Sr Associate/Managing Associate – Real Estate Litigation – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Competitive remuneration

inclusive environment

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a highly regarded Real Estate Litigation team in Bristol to recruit a Senior Associate or Managing Associate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE. The role focuses on complex real estate disputes, with a particular emphasis on telecommunications matters, and offers hybrid flexibility within a permanent, full-time position.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on rights of light, break clause disputes, breaches of covenant, and landlord/tenant issues, while collaborating

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in real estate litigation
• Experience in telecommunications disputes and knowledge of the Telecommunications Code is highly desirable
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing complex matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of real estate litigation matters, including telecommunications disputes under the Telecommunications Code
• Handle break clause disputes, rights of light and breach of covenant claims
• Advise on misrepresentation and breach of contract matters, and frustratio n/option disputes
• Oversee commercial landlord and tenant issues and advise public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords and developers
• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex cases while also managing own matters independently

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Associate / Managing Associate – Real Estate Litigation – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000

A highly ranked Real Estate Litigation team is seeking a Senior Associate or Managing Associate Solicitor with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and high-quality real estate disputes, with a particular focus on telecommunications matters, alongside one of the UK’s leading experts in the Telecommunications Code.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of real estate litigation matters, including:

• Telecommunications disputes and issues under the Telecommunications Code
• Break clause disputes
• Rights of light cases
• Breach of covenant claims
• Misrepresentation and breach of contract matters
• Frustration and option disputes
• Commercial landlord and tenant issues
• Advising public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords, and developers

Depending on your experience, you will work closely with senior colleagues on complex cases while also managing your own matters independently.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE in real estate litigation (other levels of PQE may be considered)
• Experience in telecommunications disputes and knowledge of the Telecommunications Code (highly desirable)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing complex matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Market-leading remuneration package (£80,000 to £90,000)

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 their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, 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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £80000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol