Real Estate Senior Associate or Managing Associate - Bristol

Freeths; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is looking for a Senior or Managing Associate to join their expanding Real Estate team in Bristol. This role requires approximately 4 years of post-qualified experience in real estate law, ideally with telecoms agreements. Candidates should possess strong financial management skills and be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal abilities. The firm emphasizes exemplary client service and is committed to business development. A collaborative and innovative culture awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Around 4 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) in real estate law.
• Strong understanding of commercial practices.
• Experience with telecoms code agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary client service in real estate matters.
• Manage financial aspects of cases, including billing and WIP.
• Contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Financial management

Client management

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About the Team

Freeths is a highly rated, award‑winning team of over 150 real‑estate lawyers operating from 13 UK locations. Our Bristol Real Estate team covers every aspect of real‑estate work including property finance, commercial and residential development, fund management and regeneration projects. The team also serves a strong sector‑focused client base, such as transport and logistics, clean energy, telecoms, waste and sustainability, offering an exciting element to the work.

Duncan Tringham and Michael Bray are well‑regarded Partners in the Bristol office who manage high‑value and complex real‑estate work nationally and locally. Duncan is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) and as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition). Michael specialises in transport and logistics, development and regeneration projects, and works closely with private and public bodies on a range of real‑estate matters.

About the Role

The team is in expansion mode and is looking for a further lawyer to join them. We are seeking a Senior or Managing Associate with strong real‑estate experience, ideally with experience in telecoms code agreements. The role can be adapted to the level of experience of the chosen candidate. Our ideal candidate has approximately 4 years of PQE+ acquired within a strong commercial practice.

Your Skills And Qualifications

• Directly relevant experience and the correct level of post‑qualified experience (PQE) for the role.
• A strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry.
• A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills.
• Self‑motivated, friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of the firm’s values.
• Good IT skills, experience and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages.

Key Expectations

• Work to a consistently high level and provide exemplary client service and care.
• Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm‑delivered targets and management of WIP.
• Actively contribute toward business‑development opportunities to ensure retention of existing clients and expansion of business.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical expertise at all times.
• Be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards.

Apply

No agencies. Direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team: [e-mail].

Culture

Smart. Bold. Together. We are Freeths. We invite you to become part of our diverse, inclusive team.