Real Estate Senior Associate

Simpson Judge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier legal firm in Bristol is seeking a Real Estate Senior Associate/Partner. This role involves managing diverse real estate transactions, developing business relationships, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with significant post-qualification experience. The firm offers a supportive culture, hybrid working arrangements, and excellent career development opportunities alongside attractive benefits such as bonuses, additional leave, and wellness resources.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development

At least 25 days holiday

Life assurance policy

On site gym

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• At least 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to identify and win new clients or opportunities.
• Personable and motivated with a strong drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of real estate transactions.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Conduct property due diligence.

Skills

Commercial property background

Business development

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Job Title: Real Estate Senior Associate / Partner

Salary: ~ £75K +

Hours: Full Time

Location: Bristol | hybrid | 2 days in the office a week

Job Reference: CWS514

We're working with a top tier Legal 500 firm, with a strong reputation across the South West. We've placed candidates here before and consistently received excellent feedback on the firm's supportive culture, collaborative environment, high-quality work, and clear internal progression opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work-life balance within a modern, forward thinking tech focused law firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of real estate transactions (acquisitions, disposals, leases/licences) across the portfolio, with a focus on health & social care assets. Support from senior management, partners, secretaries and paralegals.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, building relationships with clients, operators, and external partners to grow the real estate portfolio.
• Develop and execute estate strategies to optimise portfolio performance, service delivery, growth, and diversification opportunities.
• Conduct property due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory, planning, and operational requirements.
• Identify and deliver alternative uses or income-generating opportunities, including redevelopment, community, or sustainability projects.
• Oversee portfolio performance, asset utilisation, and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on projects.
• Prepare business cases, reports, and analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance across all estate activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with at least 6 years post-qualification experience and a network of clients (Partner level).
• Strong commercial property background, preferably with experience in health and social care, though not essential.
• Proven track record in business development with the ability to identify and win new clients or opportunities.
• Personable, collaborative, and motivated, with a strong drive to succeed and progress within the firm.

IN RETURN

• Bonus structure
• Career development - clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you.
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced family leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance. At least 2 days in the office a week.
• On site Café.
• Large kitchen area.
• Rooftop terrace - regular social events
• On site gym and showers.
• Quiet / focus pods.
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)