Property Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is seeking a Property Litigation Associate to handle complex landlord and tenant matters. The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues in a supportive environment, dealing with high-profile clients in various sectors. This role offers meaningful progression and a hybrid working model that respects your priorities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

High-quality work environment

Qualifications

• NQ to 3 PQE level with grounding in landlord and tenant work.
• Clear commercial instincts and enthusiasm for real estate disputes.
• Confidence and client-handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide-ranging caseload of commercial and residential disputes.
• Take ownership of files while collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Support high-profile clients across various sectors.

Skills

Property litigation expertise

Client-handling ability

Collaborative approach

Job description

Property Litigation Associate - Bristol

Shape the future of real estate disputes with a top-tier team.

This national firm's Property Litigation team in Bristol is thriving, and they're looking to add a bright, commercially minded litigator to the ranks.

Recognised as one of the leading real estate disputes practices outside London (Band 2 in Chambers UK, Tier 2 in Legal 500), this team is led by standout individuals known for delivering clear, strategic advice on complex landlord and tenant matters. You'll work closely with senior figures in the field, including a Band 1 Chambers-ranked partner, and play a key role in a practice that supports a high-profile client base across retail, energy, financial services and more.

The opportunity:

• Work on a wide-ranging caseload of commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters, often involving complex, high-value issues
• Take real ownership of your files while collaborating closely with top-tier colleagues and clients
• Join a national practice with over 180 real estate professionals, operating across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Be part of a supportive, well-connected team that combines legal rigour with a progressive, commercial outlook

Who they're looking for:

This role would suit a property litigator at NQ to 3 PQE with solid grounding in landlord and tenant work, clear commercial instincts and a genuine enthusiasm for real estate disputes. Confidence, client-handling ability and a collaborative approach will be key.

Why join?

Because this is a chance to grow in a team where your voice counts. Expect high-quality work, meaningful progression, and a hybrid working model that respects your time and priorities. The firm has built a reputation for being agile, ambitious and people-focused, with a strong track record of developing talented lawyers into market leaders.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next move in property litigation and want to be part of a team that's going places, this is worth a conversation.