Real Estate Senior Associate

Job Title: Real Estate Senior Associate
Salary: up to ~ £80K
Hours: Full Time
Location: Bristol | hybrid | 2 days in the office a week
Job Reference: CWS
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We're working with a top tier Legal 500 firm, with a strong reputation across the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work‑life balance within a modern, forward‑thinking, tech‑focused law firm.

• Manage a caseload of real estate transactions (acquisitions, disposals, leases/licences) across the portfolio, with a focus on health & social care assets, supported by senior management, partners, secretaries and paralegals.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, building relationships with clients, operators and external partners to grow the real estate portfolio.
• Develop and execute estate strategies to optimise portfolio performance, service delivery, growth and diversification opportunities.
• Conduct property due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory, planning and operational requirements.
• Identify and deliver alternative uses or income‑generating opportunities, including redevelopment, community or sustainability projects.
• Oversee portfolio performance, asset utilisation and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on projects.
• Prepare business cases, reports and analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure governance, risk management and compliance across all estate activities.

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with at least 4 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong commercial property background, preferably with experience in health and social care, though not essential.
• Proven track record in business development with the ability to identify and win new clients or opportunities.
• Personable, collaborative and motivated, with a strong drive to succeed and progress within the firm.

• Bonus structure.
• Career development – clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you.
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week.
• Life assurance policy.
• Additional enhanced family leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work‑life balance. At least 2 days in the office a week.
• On‑site café, large kitchen area, rooftop terrace with regular social events, on‑site gym and showers, quiet/focus pods.
• Discounted legal services and loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed) or apply below.