Real Estate Associate (4+ PQE) - Cheltenham

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality national work

Supportive culture

Broad exposure across real estate sectors

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Real Estate Associate with at least 4 years of PQE to join their growing team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, including residential development and strategic land transactions, while ensuring strong client relationships. Candidates should be confident in handling complex title due diligence and possess excellent communication skills. This firm offers quality national work without the need for long commutes to major cities.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE, flexible for strong candidates.
• Experience in regeneration and strategic land.
• Confident in complex title due diligence.
• Strong communication with a commercial, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential development and regeneration acquisitions.
• Handle strategic land work for housebuilders and promoters.
• Conduct commercial real estate transactions including leases.
• Support team initiatives and contribute to a collaborative culture.

Skills

Residential development

Handling complex title due diligence

Strong communication

Proactive commercial approach

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

4+ PQE

Job description

Real Estate Associate (4+ PQE) - Cheltenham

Join a top 100 national law firm working on major residential development, regeneration, and strategic land projects for some of the UK's biggest housebuilders all from the heart of Cheltenham.

The Cheltenham Real Estate team is growing fast and handles high quality national work that rivals larger city firms. You'll be part of a collaborative office with a strong pipeline, excellent clients, and a genuinely supportive culture.

The Role

• Residential development and regeneration acquisitions and disposals
• Strategic land work for housebuilders, promoters, and landowners
• Commercial real estate transactions including leases, landlord & tenant, investment, and portfolio deals
• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising with commercial clarity
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to team initiatives

You will work predominantly on housebuilder and strategic land matters, with exposure to a broad mix of commercial property work across the wider team.

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor, 4+ PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience in residential development, regeneration, and/or strategic land
• Confident handling complex title due diligence
• Strong communicator with a proactive, commercial approach
• Able to commute to Cheltenham at least three days a week

Why Join?

• Act for four of the seven largest UK housebuilders
• High quality national work without the Bristol or London commute
• Broad exposure across development, strategic land, and commercial real estate
• Growing team with increasing market share and strong future prospects
• Role created due to genuine growth and sustained demand

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, 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.