Real Estate Lawyer (Pensions) | 8PQE+ | £65k - £80k | Legal 500 | Bristol (WFH) | Relaxed Culture

QED Legal LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with a strong understanding of pension fund regulations. This full-time role offers hybrid working with a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in commercial property work and will handle a varied caseload of pension scheme-related matters. Competitive salary and generous benefits package available.

Benefits

34 days' annual leave

Health cash plan

Gym and lifestyle benefits

Clear routes to progression

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years' PQE preferred; candidates with 8+ PQE considered.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial property work.
• Experience working with pension scheme providers and members desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload of pension scheme commercial property work.
• Advise and act for individuals and major pension scheme providers.
• Support growth and succession planning with the Head of the Pension Team.

Skills

Strong understanding of pension fund regulations

Technical understanding of commercial property

Ability to handle varied caseload

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Lawyer (Pensions) | 8PQE+ | £65k - £80k | Legal 500 | Bristol (WFH) | Relaxed Culture

I'm keen to speak with experienced commercial property lawyers/solicitors with a strong understanding of pension fund regulations, to join a highly regarded firm at a key moment of growth and succession planning.

A leading national law firm with a reputation for its open-door culture and focus on work/life balance is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Bristol office. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working (three days WFH) and the chance to run a varied caseload of high-quality pension scheme commercial property work.

You’ll report directly to the Head of the Pension Team (Real Estate), who is currently the sole fee earner, with dedicated legal support in place. This is very much a growth and succession hire, with a clear mid-to-long-term plan for the future leadership, development and workstreams of the team.

The caseload will involve acquisitions of properties into pension schemes (by purchase or transfer in specie), leases, landlord and tenant matters, and sales and transfers out of schemes. You’ll act for a mix of individuals and major pension scheme providers with large portfolios, and work closely with a loyal client base.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of pension scheme commercial property work, including acquisitions into pension schemes, leases, landlord and tenant matters, and sales/transfers out of schemes.
• Advise and act for individuals and major pension scheme providers with large portfolios.
• Collaborate with the Head of the Pension Team and other fee earners to support growth and succession planning.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years’ PQE (ambitious 8+ PQE candidates eager to hit the ground running will also be considered).
• Strong technical understanding of commercial property work and pension fund regulations (this latter area is a deal-breaker for this position).
• Experience working with pension scheme providers and members is highly desirable.

Benefits & Culture

Salary is competitive DoE. The firm offers a generous benefits package including 34 days’ annual leave, a health cash plan, gym and lifestyle benefits, and clear routes to progression. The culture is relaxed and supportive, with hybrid flexibility, a focus on outcomes rather than targets, and plenty of space to grow.

How to apply

If interested, submit your CV to [e-mail].

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