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 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.

Clients
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 Team
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

Candidate Requirements
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.

Career Development
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

Benefits
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:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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.