Property Litigation Solicitor / Associate – Bristol – 2+ PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a broad range of property litigation matters within a Bristol law firm. You will work closely with owners, developers, social housing providers and funders to resolve disputes and secure favourable outcomes. The role includes research, drafting, and managing court proceedings, with a focus on developing junior colleagues and contributing to business development. You will operate in a supportive, ambitious environment and benefit from flexible working options. This is an opportunity to shape property disputes for diverse clients and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured career progression
• 26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Training and development programmes

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, service charge disputes, possession actions, and trespass/squatter claims
• Advise a diverse client base including property owners, developers, social housing providers, and funders
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and manage court proceedings
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development
• Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives

Key requirements

• At least 2 years’ PQE in property litigation
• Strong academic credentials and technical legal expertise
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Client-focused, commercially aware, and team-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach to business development and networking

• strong communication
• commercial awareness
• team-oriented mindset
• property litigation
• drafting pleadings
• negotiation

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