Real Estate Associate / Sr Associate – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Bristol-based role you will handle a diverse mix of commercial real estate work within a supportive, autonomous team. You’ll manage your own caseload, advise on landlord and tenant matters, and contribute to regeneration and development projects. The position emphasizes pragmatic, commercially-minded guidance and strong client relationships, with an emphasis on collaborating across the firm and with sector contacts. The opportunity offers clear progression, hybrid working, and a culture that values trust and teamwork. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality work while developing junior colleagues and driving business development.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Clear progression pathways, including Senior Associate opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ability to work abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• Supportive, collegiate culture
• High quality work across key industry sectors

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of real estate transactions
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, leases, acquisitions, disposals, and investment work
• Support regeneration and development projects, including residential-led schemes
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation with increasing independence
• Build strong client relationships and manage expectations around risk, timescales, and outcomes
• Deliver commercially focused, pragmatic advice
• Contribute to a risk-aware culture
• Develop internal and external networks with clients, intermediaries, and sector contacts
• Support business development through networking, publications, and speaking opportunities
• Assist with team and sector pitches
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues (especially at Senior Associate level)
• Ensure clear communication across the team

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in commercial real estate
• Qualification in England & Wales
• Experience or interest in regeneration and development work
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in title due diligence
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach

• strong communication
• collaborative mindset
• proactive and flexible approach
• title due diligence
• drafting and negotiating real estate documentation
• landlord and tenant advice

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