Commercial Property Associate - Bristol (Hybrid)

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Excellent work-life balance

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Property Associate to join its Real Estate team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, collaborating with specialists, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates are likely at Associate or Senior Associate level with a strong background in commercial property. The firm is known for its supportive culture, excellent work-life balance, and flexible working arrangements, making it an attractive opportunity for driven professionals.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years' PQE in commercial property.
• Experience working in a collaborative legal environment.
• Willingness to broaden experience beyond specialisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and varied caseload in commercial property.
• Collaborate with commercial property specialists across multiple offices.
• Build strong client relationships from day one.

Skills

Strong experience in commercial property matters

Technical expertise in property development

Ability to supervise junior colleagues

Proactive and commercially minded

Job description

Commercial Property Associate - Bristol (Hybrid)

Feeling unrewarded as a commercial property lawyer? Ready for a new challenge and a genuinely supportive culture? This could be the fresh start you've been looking for.

A top 100 national law firm widely recognised for its exceptional culture and work‑life balance is looking for a Commercial Property Associate to join their thriving Bristol team.

The Role

Working as part of a large, well‑connected Real Estate department, you'll enjoy a broad and varied caseload, collaborating with commercial property specialists across multiple offices. Your work will span:

• Property development
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Asset and estate management
• Commercial property work for public and private sector clients
• Exposure to the firm's highly regarded charities and education sectors
• Involvement in school mergers, acquisitions and disposals which is a rapidly expanding area of work

This is a role where you'll be encouraged to get stuck in, work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, and build strong client relationships from day one.

About You

• Likely operating at Associate or Senior Associate level (around 3-7 years' PQE)
• Strong experience and technical expertise in commercial property matters
• Ideally some exposure to supervising or supporting junior colleagues
• Open to broadening your experience if your current role has been more specialised
• Enthusiastic, proactive and commercially minded

Why Join?

This is a firm known for its people‑first approach, friendly, collaborative and refreshingly down to earth. They take pride in creating an environment where you can be yourself, enjoy your work and still have a life outside of it.

Their newly refurbished Bristol office is modern, sociable and designed to make hybrid working seamless. For this role, you'll typically spend around three days a week in the office.

You’ll also enjoy:

• A genuinely supportive, close knit culture
• Excellent work‑life balance
• High quality work and impressive clients
• Clear progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing national Real Estate team and play a key role in their continued success all while enjoying a culture that truly values its people.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*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, culture or any 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.*