We are looking for an experienced property lawyer with 3–7 years’ PQE to join a highly regarded Real Estate team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have experience across a broad range of commercial property work and be confident managing a varied caseload. You will work with clients ranging from regional organisations to national institutions and well-known brands, advising on matters including development, landlord and tenant work, asset management, acquisitions and disposals. The role also offers the opportunity to work with clients in the charity and education sectors; previous experience in these areas is not essential. You will collaborate with colleagues across the firm, support and supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to business development. The work includes growing activity involving mergers and acquisitions in the independent school sector, offering the opportunity to work across teams on matters in an evolving area.
The Firm
This established UK law firm has a highly regarded Real Estate team and works with a diverse client base, from regional organisations to major national institutions and well-known brands. Its commercial property practice covers a broad range of work, including development, asset management and property matters for clients in the charity and education sectors. The team also collaborates across departments on mergers and acquisitions in the independent school sector. Joining the firm offers the chance to contribute to high-value work within a strong culture, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will work closely with commercial property colleagues and wider teams, with opportunities to develop client relationships and support the growth of the practice.
Responsibilities
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Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including property development, landlord and tenant work, asset management, acquisitions and disposals.
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Advise on property and estate management matters on a national level.
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Handle commercial property work for clients in the charity and education sectors; prior experience with these clients is not essential.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Real Estate team and across other departments.
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Supervise junior colleagues as required.
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Support business development initiatives and contribute to opportunities to grow client relationships.
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Contribute to work involving mergers and acquisitions in the independent school sector.
Experience and Skills Sought
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3–7 years’ PQE in commercial property, with experience across a broad range of transactions.
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Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law and practice.
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Experience supervising junior colleagues.
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Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
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Able to manage and prioritise a varied caseload, with a commercially aware, practical and solution-focused approach.
Hours and Benefits
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Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00
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Private healthcare
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Generous holiday package – Enjoy up to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Bonus schemes
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Well-being day – An extra day off to focus on your wellbeing when life just gets too much – no questions asked.
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Pension contributions
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Life assurance
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Permanent health insurance
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Hybrid working – typically 60% in the office 40% from home
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Social and wellbeing events – yoga, theatre visits, running clubs, sports matches
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal.