Real Estate Associate - Residential Enfranchisement - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday

Holiday exchange scheme

Parental leave

Equality Act accommodations

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Real Estate Associate (Residential Enfranchisement) in Bristol for 1-3 years PQE to join a Tier 1 Real Estate team advising on high-value residential and mixed-use matters.

The role covers enfranchisement, lease extensions and related transactions, with hybrid, permanent full-time working arrangements and a salary of £65,000 to £95,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in residential property, enfranchisement or leasehold reform
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset
• Familiarity with residential tenancy legislation

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential transactional and enfranchisement work
• Statutory lease extension claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
• Drafting and negotiating residential leases
• Advising on residential tenancies, including assured periodic tenancies, and applying the Renters Rights Act 2025 and Tenant Fees Act 2019
• Handling licences to alter, licences to assign and deeds of variation
• Sales, purchases and refinancing of residential and mixed-use property
• Liaising with clients, agents, surveyors and other professionals
• Supporting a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Maintaining excellent professional standards and compliance

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal IT systems

Job description

Real Estate Associate - Residential Enfranchisement - Bristol - 1-3 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000 to £95,000 (plus bonus)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (1-3 years PQE) to join its highly regarded, Tier 1 Real Estate team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-performing group that regularly advises major national and international investors and developers on high-value residential and mixed-use matters.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of residential transactional and enfranchisement work, including:

• Statutory lease extension claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
• Drafting and negotiating residential leases
• Advising on residential tenancies, including assured periodic tenancies, and applying the Renters Rights Act 2025 and Tenant Fees Act 2019
• Handling licences to alter, licences to assign and deeds of variation
• Sales, purchases and refinancing of residential and mixed-use property
• Liaising with clients, agents, surveyors and other professionals
• Supporting a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Maintaining excellent professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1-3 years PQE in residential property, enfranchisement or leasehold reform
• Experience in statutory lease extensions (1993 Act work essential)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset
• Familiarity with residential tenancy legislation
• Some knowledge of collective enfranchisement and rights of first refusal (desirable but not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodations in line with the Equality Act 2010
• A supportive and inclusive working environment with clear progression pathways

*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.*