Real Estate Senior / Managing Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior or Managing Associate to join their Real Estate team. This position involves managing high-value transactions and supervising junior lawyers. Candidates should have around four years of PQE and a strong client management track record. The firm offers a supportive and entrepreneurial environment with competitive benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Circa four years PQE or more in commercial property.
• Track record of handling complex matters.
• Ability to mentor more junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value commercial property transactions.
• Supervise and guide junior lawyers.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Business development

Supervision of junior lawyers

Job description

Overview

Senior or Managing Associate - Real Estate, Bristol

This is a pivotal moment to join a top 100 national firm with one of the UK's strongest Real Estate offerings. With over 150 real estate lawyers across 13 offices, the practice has been growing consistently and is recognised for handling high-value, complex and sector-driven work. The Bristol team has become one of the firm's most entrepreneurial bases, delivering both national and local mandates with real energy and ambition.

Why this team

The Bristol Real Estate team advises on every aspect of commercial property work, from finance, development and regeneration through to fund management and strategic projects. The client base is both broad and sector focused, covering transport and logistics, clean energy, telecoms, waste and sustainability. This blend of traditional real estate work and forward-looking sectors makes for a practice that is dynamic and constantly evolving.

The team is led by well-regarded partners who are ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500 for their expertise. Their work spans large-scale regeneration projects, development and transport schemes, and complex telecoms-related matters. They are building a team that combines technical excellence with genuine sector knowledge, and the Bristol office has become a place where ambitious lawyers can thrive.

The role

You will be joining at Senior or Managing Associate level, depending on your experience, and will work closely with partners on high-value matters as well as running your own transactions. The role can flex to suit your strengths, but will involve responsibility for complex commercial property work, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to the team's growth. If you have experience in telecoms code agreements this will be particularly valuable, though it is not essential.

What we are looking for

• Circa four years PQE or more in commercial property within a strong practice
• Excellent client management and negotiation skills with a track record of handling complex matters
• Commercial acumen and confidence in financial management, billing and WIP control
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationships
• The ability to supervise and mentor more junior lawyers
• A collaborative mindset with the drive to contribute to a growing team

What is on offer

You will be part of an award-winning national practice that combines scale with real sector depth. The Bristol office in particular offers the excitement of a growing and entrepreneurial environment with the support and resources of a national platform. The culture is friendly, open and ambitious, with clear opportunities for progression and the chance to build a profile in specialist sectors. Flexible and hybrid working are standard, and the benefits package is competitive and comprehensive.

Why now

The team is in growth mode and the timing could not be better to join. If you are an experienced real estate lawyer ready to step into a senior role where you will handle high-quality work, build strong client relationships and help shape the future of a team on the rise, this is an opportunity worth exploring.