Real Estate Associate (Development)

Associate - Residential & Commercial Property Development

Location: Bristol (with flexible hybrid working)

A national law firm is looking for an Associate to join its fast-growing Bristol office, working across both residential and commercial property development matters.

This is a role for a lawyer with solid development experience-someone comfortable running their own matters while also supporting on complex, high-value transactions. The team acts for a range of housebuilders, developers, promoters, investors and landowners, and offers a full-service, lifecycle approach to development work.

There's real scope here for someone looking to take on responsibility, deepen their client exposure, and progress within a growing team that is winning new work and investing for the long term.

The work

The successful candidate will:

• Support on complex residential development deals, acting as a trusted second-in-command
• Run their own caseload of strategic land work, acquisitions, and disposals
• Work alongside commercial development colleagues on national projects
• Advise a broad client base including developers, funders, and promoters
• Play an active role in business development and relationship-building
• Work collaboratively across the firm's national real estate and infrastructure teams

What they're looking for

• A qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE and a background in real estate
• Development experience is essential; strategic land experience is a plus
• Strong team player with good commercial instincts and client-handling skills
• Confident managing their own workload with support where needed
• Someone who enjoys client engagement and is keen to help build long-term relationships

The offer

This is a firm that takes a flexible, grown-up approach to work, offering:

• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• A clear path for career progression
• The chance to join a national platform with excellent clients and sector depth
• Collaboration with planning, construction, and infrastructure specialists
• A supportive culture that values input and initiative

Based in Bristol, the successful candidate will also work closely with colleagues in other offices across the UK.