Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Drinks, Hospitality and Leisure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee awards

Professional development opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Managing Associate to join their Drinks, Hospitality & Leisure team. This role involves managing client relationships and transactions in the real estate sector, particularly focusing on pubs, bars, and hotels. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in real estate law and will play a vital role in estate management, acquisitions, and compliance with licensing regulations. Opportunities for professional development are emphasized within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in real estate.
• Experience in pub, bar, and hotel operations is preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory/licensing issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate transactions across various UK locations.
• Handle leasehold and freehold site acquisitions and disposals.
• Support portfolio management and development processes.

Skills

Team player

Client relationship management

Real estate law

Licensing regulations

Landlord and tenant law

Education

Qualified solicitor (4+ years PQE)

Job description

Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Drinks, Hospitality and Leisure page is loaded## Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Drinks, Hospitality and Leisurelocations: Milton Keynes: Leeds: Sheffield: Nottingham: Oxfordposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101192**About the Freeths Drinks, Hospitality & Leisure (DHL) Team**Our specialist DHL team advises brewers, pub companies, restaurant and bar operators, hotel groups and leisure brands on the full spectrum of property‑led and operator‑specific matters. We are a national practice acting for household‑name operators across the UK, delivering rapid, commercially grounded advice that reflects how this sector really works.Led by Leo Skinner (Partner & Head of DHL), the team’s core is real estate, complemented by close collaboration with colleagues in corporate, employment, tax, planning, IP & media and disputes. This integrated model enables us to support portfolio growth, developments and re‑gears, roll‑out programmes, estate optimisation and complex transactions at pace.The national DHL group works as one team across our UK offices, drawing on specialist support in tax, TUPE and workforce issues, regulatory/licensing touchpoints, planning and construction, and brand/IP considerations relevant to hospitality operators.**About The Role**Owing to continued client demand, we are seeking candidates with 4 years+ PQE to join us and work with our national operator client base (pubs, bars, restaurants, late‑night venues, hotels and wider leisure), typically including:* Freehold and leasehold site acquisitions and disposals, development and pre‑let arrangements, and portfolio re‑gears.* Day‑to‑day estate management (L&T, licences, variations, easements and ancillary agreements).p* Awareness of operator‑specific issues that sit alongside real estate, such as TUPE, TOGC, capital allowances and licensing/regulatory considerations (with support from specialists as needed).The team work seamlessly across our offices, and you will be a good team player. We encourage all our lawyers from an early stage to network and develop their own client relationships and you will be actively supported in this and in progressing your career.# # **Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.****Become part of the team at Freeths.****View some of our recent highlights on our website** **.**locations: 6 Locationsposted on: Posted 20 Days Agolocations: Bristolposted on: Posted 20 Days Agolocations: Leicesterposted on: Posted 20 Days Ago**2. Think Recognition:** Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business.We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.