Job Description

Real Estate Associate - South West - 4+ Years PQE
Location: South West (with hybrid working flexibility across regional offices)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: 55,000 to 85,000
A leading regional law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 4+ years' post-qualification experience to join its dynamic and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality transactional matters in a supportive environment, while contributing to the growth and success of the department.
The Role
You'll be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of real estate transactions efficiently and effectively
• Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, investment and disposal transactions
• Demonstrating expertise in regeneration development acquisitions and disposals
• Drafting legal documents with minimal supervision using appropriate precedents
• Building strong client relationships and managing expectations around outcomes, risks, and timescales
• Scoping fees and delivering commercially astute legal advice
• Supporting risk management and contributing to a strong risk-aware culture
• Growing internal and external networks of clients, intermediaries, and contacts
• Enhancing personal and team profile through networking, publications, and speaking engagements
• Assisting in team and sector pitches
• Supporting junior team members with technical, business, and general guidance
• Ensuring clear communication across all levels of the team
• Tracking progress against KPIs and supporting budgetary management of client matters

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Admission as a solicitor in England and Wales
• 4+ years PQE in commercial real estate
• Experience in regeneration development work and residential-led schemes
• Strong time management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience in title due diligence
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach

Desirable:

• Experience coaching or mentoring junior lawyers

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and collegiate team environment
• High-quality work across key industry sectors
• Hybrid working arrangements for improved work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
? Olivia Reed - ? 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.
*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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