Solicitor - Real Estate (Dhl Sector) - Bristol - 4+ Years Pqe

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Professional development support

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor in Bristol with 4+ years' PQE to join its DHL team. The role involves working with major clients across the UK in the hospitality and leisure sectors, managing real estate matters, and providing commercial advice. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills and commercial awareness, and enjoy the benefits of a supportive team and hybrid working arrangements. This position offers competitive salary between £65,000 to £90,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in real estate, ideally with hospitality or operator led experience.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a national team.
• Confidence working with major operator clients in a fast moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with national operator clients on real estate matters.
• Handle freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Support roll out programmes and complex transactions.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Proactive and organised approach

Job description

Overview

Solicitor - Real Estate (DHL Sector) - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to join its specialist Drinks, Hospitality & Leisure (DHL) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with major household name operators across the UK, supporting a fast paced, commercially focused client base spanning brewers, pub companies, restaurant groups, hotels, late night venues and wider leisure brands.

The team is known for delivering rapid, commercially grounded advice and operates as a fully integrated national practice, collaborating closely with colleagues in corporate, employment, tax, planning, IP/media and disputes.

The Role

You will work with national operator clients on a broad range of real estate and sector specific matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Development and pre let arrangements
• Portfolio re gears and estate optimisation
• Day to day estate management (L&T, licences, variations, easements and ancillary agreements)
• Working alongside specialists on TUPE, TOGC, capital allowances and licensing/regulatory issues
• Supporting roll out programmes and complex transactions at pace
• Collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across the firm's UK offices

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a solicitor with:

• 4+ years PQE in real estate, ideally with hospitality or operator led experience
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a national team
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• A proactive, organised and solutions focused approach
• Confidence working with major operator clients in a fast moving environment
• Willingness to engage in networking and business development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A collaborative, high performing national team environment
• Opportunities to work with major UK hospitality and leisure brands
• Clear career progression and active support for professional development
• Exposure to complex, high value and sector specific work
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Strong support from specialist teams across the firm

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact Olivia Reed:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.