Associate/Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join the Charity Property Litigation practice in Bristol. You will advise charities and not-for-profit clients on complex property disputes, including landlord/tenant issues, lease renewals and boundaries, while collaborating with cross‑practice specialists to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions.

This role offers high-calibre work, clear progression, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture with flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with proven Property Litigation experience.
• Associate or Senior Associate capable of managing complex matters independently.
• Strong technical expertise with a commercial, pragmatic mindset.
• Excellent relationship-building and client management skills.
• Interest in charity/not-for-profit sector; sector experience welcomed but not essential.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for growing a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise charity and not-for-profit clients on contentious property matters.
• Handle landlord/tenant issues, lease renewals, rent reviews and boundaries.
• Manage disputes involving adverse possession, trespass and possession proceedings.
• Collaborate with property, private wealth and charity teams to offer joined-up advice.
• Engage in client relationship management, networking and BD initiatives.

Skills

Property Litigation

Client relationship management

Commercial/ Pragmatic approach

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate - Property Litigation - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are working with a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national reputation for advising charities, private clients and businesses on complex legal matters. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, specialist expertise and commitment to innovation, and is seeking an experienced Property Litigation lawyer to join its highly regarded Charities team in Bristol.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist practice within the charity sector, acting for a broad range of charitable and not-for-profit organisations on complex property disputes.

• Advise charity and not-for-profit clients on a wide variety of contentious property matters.
• Handle disputes relating to landlord and tenant issues, lease renewals, rent reviews, boundaries and access rights.
• Manage matters involving adverse possession, trespass, possession proceedings and third-party property interests.
• Work alongside specialists across property, private wealth and charity law to provide joined-up, strategic advice.
• Play an active role in client relationship management, networking and business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in Property Litigation.
• Associate or Senior Associate level lawyer with the confidence to manage complex matters independently.
• Strong technical expertise coupled with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and client management skills.
• Interest in the charity and not-for-profit sector, with previous sector experience welcomed but not essential.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing specialist practice.

Why Join?

Join a nationally recognised law firm where you'll work with an impressive client base and benefit from a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

What you can expect:

• A specialist role advising some of the UK's leading charities and not-for-profit organisations.
• High-quality, challenging work with genuine responsibility and client exposure.
• A collaborative team environment with access to market-leading experts.
• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing investment in your professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigation lawyer seeking high-calibre work, a meaningful client base and long-term career progression within a respected national firm.

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*