Solicitor/Associate - Real Estate Portfolio Management

DAC Beachcroft; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in real estate is seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join its Portfolio Management team in Bristol. The ideal candidate should have an interest in retail asset management and the ability to manage their own caseload under pressure. Responsibilities include handling landlord and tenant matters and supporting sales and purchase work. The firm promotes flexible working options and offers a collaborative environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' experience.
• Interest in retail asset management is preferred.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of landlord and tenant/asset management matters.
• Support sales and purchase matters as required.
• Assist other areas of the real estate group when necessary.
• Supervise and guide trainees and paralegals.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (0–5 PQE)

Interest in retail asset management

Experience in landlord and tenant/asset management

Ability to work under pressure

Judgement in decision making

Client service focus

Job description

Solicitor/Associate - Real Estate Portfolio Management

Company: DAC Beachcroft

Location: Bristol

Department: Real Estate - Portfolio Management

Our Real Estate group covers every aspect of commercial real estate work including development, investment, asset management, funding, construction, landlord and tenant, planning and environmental and dispute resolution. Clients include property management and development companies, health trusts and government bodies (local and central), owner occupiers and institutions, both in the UK and overseas.

This role is part of our portfolio management team which focuses on retail asset management, acting primarily for landlords of major shopping centres and mixed use schemes on their lettings and wider asset management requirements. While the focus will be on this work stream, the role offers flexibility to work in other areas of our real estate practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Run own caseload of landlord and tenant/asset management matters for a variety of clients, predominantly on the landlord side.
• Support on sales and purchase matters.
• Provide support to other areas of the real estate group when needed.
• Work with trainees and paralegals, including supervising and guiding them.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor (0‑5 PQE).
• Interest in retail asset management.
• Experience working on landlord and tenant/asset management work desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and run own caseload.
• Ability to analyse and apply legal principles and facts to derive technically sound, commercial strategies.
• Sound judgement in decision making focused on client and case needs.
• Focus on delivery of outstanding client service.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options through our Flex Forward scheme. If you would like to explore flexible working during the hiring process, please let us know.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in‑house recruitment teams. Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams will not be accepted and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time