Senior Associate​/Associate Director - Real Estate

Senior Associate / Associate Director - Real Estate - Bristol
Location:
Bristol (Hybrid or Office-based depending on preference)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Associate Director to join its highly regarded Real Estate Residential Development team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to specialise in affordable housing and BTR/PRS transactions, working with a top-tier client base and a nationally recognised practice.

The firm has an outstanding reputation in real estate, acting on high-value and complex matters across the UK and internationally. Its real estate offering spans:

• Residential development
• Regeneration
• Real estate investment and funds
• Logistics and industrial
• Student accommodation
• Commercial development
• Telecommunications, utilities, energy and retail

The residential development team advises clients throughout the full project lifecycle, including:

• Land acquisition
• Affordable housing transactions
• Build-to-rent / PRS sales
• Site set-up and plot sales
• Management structures
• Infrastructure agreements

The team operates nationally across Bristol, Reading and London, supported by strong litigation, construction, planning, tax, and plot set up departments, forming a powerhouse residential development practice.

The team acts for a wide range of market-leading residential developers (PLC and SME), registered providers, and major investors. Work typically includes:

• JV projects
• s106 affordable housing acquisitions
• Non s106 affordable housing purchases
• PRS/BTR housing acquisitions
• Development land purchases
• Site set-up and plot sales
• Housing and asset management issues

The wider real estate department comprises 75 lawyers, including 22 Partners in the UK. The team is supported by:

• Dedicated affordable housing specialists
• Site set up and plots administration teams
• Conveyancing support
• An award winning in house legal innovation and technology team

The firm is seeking an experienced residential development lawyer with strong affordable housing expertise. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience across a broad range of residential development matters
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing and/or BTR/PRS transactions
• Ability to manage complex matters with autonomy
• Excellent client-handling skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• A collaborative, proactive approach

Applications are welcomed from Senior Associates or Associate Directors, though candidates with slightly more or less experience will also be considered.

The firm offers a multi award winning career development programme, including:

• Clear expectations and transparent progression pathways
• Early responsibility and direct client exposure
• Regular assessment and personalised feedback
• Robust technical and skills-based training
• Progression based on contribution and potential, not PQE alone

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• High-quality work with leading national clients
• Strong internal support and training
• A collaborative and forward-thinking culture

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*