Private Property Associate NQ – 3 PQE – Cheltenham

Overview

As a Private Property Associate, you will support high-value residential, rural and landed estates matters for wealthy individuals and families. You will work within a market-leading Private Property team, handling complex transactions and collaborating with Partners and senior lawyers. The role offers early client exposure, structured training, and mentoring in a prestigious setting. This is a rare chance to build a long-term career in a top-tier private property practice in the South West.

Pay / Benefits

• structured training
• mentoring from Partners and senior lawyers
• collegiate and supportive culture
• long-term progression prospects
• access to high-net-worth clients
• private client property focus

Responsibilities

• Advise on residential and rural property transactions
• Assist high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees
• Support landed estates and rural property matters
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation with precision
• Manage matters independently while collaborating with Partners and senior lawyers
• Assist with client relationship management and business development
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team initiatives

Key requirements

• Solicitor qualification in England & Wales
• Property law experience gained during training or after qualification
• Strong drafting skills and technical foundation
• Excellent organizational and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in private client property, landed estates, or rural matters
• Exposure to agricultural or estate-related property work beneficial but not essential

• strong drafting and attention to detail
• client relationship management
• team collaboration
• property law knowledge
• drafting of legal documents
• due diligence and transaction management

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