Real Estate Lawyer

TSR Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Development and Property team in Bristol. This opportunity involves managing a diverse caseload of residential development projects and advising clients on complex transactions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience in real estate and excellent client relationship skills. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and genuine career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in real estate law, with the ability to manage complex transactions independently.
• Experience acting for lenders, developers, and investors.
• Desirable experience supervising junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload including residential development projects.
• Advising clients on technical matters with minimal supervision.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Maintaining excellent standards of client service.
• Supporting social housing transactions.

Skills

Real estate law

Client relationship management

File management

Supervising junior lawyers

Excellent drafting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Our client, a respected UK law firm with a strong reputation in the property sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Development and Property team based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a residential real estate lawyer looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and ambitious team, working on high-quality and often complex matters that combine elements of property, development, finance, and investment. The role offers genuine progression opportunities, full support from senior leadership, and a broad caseload that includes acting for developers, lenders, and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload including residential development projects, bridging finance, portfolio refinances, title structuring, complex conveyancing, site set-ups, and infrastructure agreements
• Advising clients on technical matters with minimal supervision
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Playing an active role in client relationship management
• Maintaining excellent standards of client service and commercial advice
• Supporting social housing transactions where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in real estate
• Ability to manage files independently and handle complex transactions
• Experience acting for lenders, developers, and investors
• A commercial approach and strong client relationship skills
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is desirable
• Excellent drafting and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• High-quality work and exposure to major projects
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a forward-thinking firm

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and want to be part of a growing team with exciting work and clear prospects, we want to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Karen at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.