Job Description

Associate - Healthcare Real Estate - Bristol - 3-5 years PQE
Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: 65,000 to 85,000
Chadwick Nott are happy to be working with a nationally recognised law firm in their search for an Associate to join their Healthcare Real Estate team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile health and social care property transactions within a top-ranked, award-winning practice.
The Role
This role offers a varied and engaging caseload focused on healthcare sector property matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, development projects, and real estate finance
• Supporting health and social care transactions across independent hospitals, retirement living, and primary care
• Drafting and negotiating asset/share purchase agreements and conducting due diligence
• Preparing reports on title, certificates of title, and advice notes
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments on multi-disciplinary projects
• Managing existing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team growth

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a commercial property solicitor with:

• 3-5 years PQE, ideally with experience in healthcare or social care property
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Confidence in client-facing work and relationship building
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• A proactive, commercial mindset and collaborative approach
• Enthusiasm for business development and sector engagement

Working Arrangements

• This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and attend the Bristol office regularly.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension and life assurance
• Private medical insurance and biennial health assessments
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Inclusive culture with employee-led networks and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured learning, development, and promotion pathways
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
? ? 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
? Olivia Reed | LinkedIn
Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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.*

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