Real Estate Disputes Lawyer – Bristol

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Disputes lawyer to join a top-tier, highly ranked UK law firm (Top 50) with a reputation for excellence across the real estate and disputes landscape.

You will join a leading disputes practice of over 100 lawyers, recognised for tackling complex, high-value matters.

Working within the specialist Real Estate Disputes team, you will advise on a broad range of matters including:

• Pre-action strategy, risk analysis and asset management
• High-value commercial and premium residential property disputes
• Mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Disputes arising within investment portfolios and development contexts (build environment exposure advantageous)

You will benefit from hands-on exposure to a varied client base, including major institutions, developers, financial organisations and high-net-worth individuals, enabling you to build a well-rounded and commercially astute disputes practice.

Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in real estate disputes (essential)
• Circa 1–4 years’ PQE with a focus on real estate disputes
• Exposure to disputes within the build environment or development sector (highly desirable)
• A strong academic background with qualification as a Solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Confidence managing a diverse and complex caseload
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a high-performing team

Why Join?
This firm combines top-tier legal work with a genuinely progressive and people-first culture, making it one of the most attractive employers in the legal market.

• Top 50 UK law firm with a leading reputation in real estate and disputes
• Consistently ranked in legal directories for quality and client service
• Award-winning employer – including multiple “Best Law Firm to Work At” recognitions
• Exposure to market-leading clients and complex, high-profile work
• A collaborative, non-hierarchical working environment
• Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility
• Strong focus on career development, progression and work-life balance

This is a standout opportunity for a real estate disputes lawyer looking to step into a high-quality, growth-oriented team where you can develop your technical expertise while maintaining a sustainable and flexible way of working.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk