Real Estate Finance Lawyer - Bristol - Partner

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Profit share and performance bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer to join its dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves advising banks and clients on complex real estate finance matters, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary, alongside benefits like private healthcare, generous holiday, and a supportive culture that champions diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical expert in real estate finance.
• Ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Demonstrated strong project and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and high net worth individuals on real estate finance matters.
• Manage client relationships and transactions.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers.

Skills

Technical expertise in real estate finance

Strong project management skills

Client relationship management

Commercially focused advice

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Real Estate Finance Lawyer - Bristol - Partner

Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000 - £130,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK Top 50 law firm as a senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer within its highly respected Real Estate Finance team. The firm has a long-established national presence, a modern and ambitious culture, and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service. With continued growth across its real estate offering, this role offers the chance to work with high profile clients, lead on complex transactions, and contribute to the strategic development of a thriving practice.

The Role

You will play a key role in advising banks, specialist lenders and high net worth individuals on a wide range of real estate finance matters. The work will include:

• Managing and developing strong client relationships
• Advising on commercial, mixed use and residential buy to let finance transactions
• Working with lenders who use lender indemnity insurance on a volume basis
• Designing and improving processes for new and existing clients
• Leading, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Supporting the strategic direction and growth of the team
• Attending networking events, conferences and business development initiatives

This is a senior position suited to someone who combines technical excellence with commercial insight and leadership capability.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recognised technical expert in real estate finance
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on complex legal and transactional issues
• Demonstrate strong project and client management skills
• Build trusted relationships with clients and referrers
• Drive efficient time recording, pricing, cash flow and team profitability
• Have a strong academic background
• Lead business development initiatives and contribute to high profile pitches
• Communicate clearly under pressure and deliver work to agreed service levels
• Support and mentor junior colleagues while championing positive change

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working available
• Bristol office base
• Supportive, collaborative and forward thinking culture

Benefits

• 30 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Long service holiday awards
• Private healthcare (post probation)
• Pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and performance bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance (4x salary) and permanent health insurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Dress for your day policy

Equality & Inclusion

The firm is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, inclusion and equal access to opportunities. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, with selection based solely on merit.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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.