Real Estate Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a talented Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) in Bristol. Join a market-leading team with a focus on significant development projects, offering excellent career progression, competitive salary, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Above market-rate salary

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Private health benefits

Two fully paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in real estate law.
• Experience in residential or commercial development.
• Strong communicator, confident in complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic land and residential-led development projects.
• Advise on commercial development schemes and asset management.
• Support redevelopment projects for educational clients.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) | Top 100 National Firm | Bristol

A leading national law firm with a strong regional presence is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its expanding Bristol office. Known for combining legal and financial expertise with a genuinely supportive culture, this firm places a premium on collaboration, professional growth, and making a real impact for clients and communities.

The firm is recognised for its high-calibre work across the real estate sector, regularly advising on complex and high-value matters for national developers, land promoters, institutional investors, and public sector bodies. With a strong commitment to innovation, flexibility, and employee wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to grow their career in a progressive, inclusive environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a market-leading Real Estate team working across a wide range of development and investment matters, including:

• Strategic land and residential-led development projects
• Natural capital projects, including biodiversity net gain, nutrient neutrality, and conservation covenants
• Commercial development and regeneration schemes
• Investment and asset management work for national and regional property companies
• Advisory work for educational institutions and local authorities
• Agricultural matters, both contentious and non-contentious

You'll work on nationally significant projects, including large-scale residential developments and mixed-use schemes worth £50m+, while supporting clients across the private and public sectors.

Recent Highlights Include:

• Advising on the promotion of over 250 acres of strategic land for 1,500+ residential units and supporting infrastructure
• Acting for natural capital providers on offsite mitigation solutions
• Managing high-profile asset management portfolios and estate restructurings
• Supporting redevelopment and acquisition projects for education sector clients

About You

This role is ideal for an ambitious, commercially astute solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE in real estate. You will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Residential or commercial development
• Strategic land transactions
• General commercial property matters

You'll be a strong communicator, comfortable managing client relationships and confident working on complex transactions. A collaborative mindset and willingness to get involved in business development, legal updates, and team mentorship are essential.

What's on Offer

• Above market-rate salary, dependent on experience
• Access to Legal 500-ranked work and clients
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a national, top-tier real estate team
• Flexible hybrid working under the firm's "Flexible by Choice" programme
• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Generous pension schemes and private health benefits
• Two fully paid volunteering days annually
• Ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing - Large Organisations 2024

This is a standout opportunity for a Real Estate Associate to join a forward-thinking team, gain exposure to cutting-edge development work, and enjoy a genuinely supportive and flexible working culture.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or get in touch for a confidential discussion.