Property Disputes Solicitor / Associate (NQ–3 PQE)

The Opportunity

A highly regarded UK Top 50 law firm is looking to grow its Property Disputes team in Bristol with the addition of a Solicitor or Associate (NQ–3 PQE). This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established national practice with a strong reputation for complex, high-value property litigation and a genuinely supportive, collegiate culture.

You’ll gain exposure to strategically important regional and national matters, working alongside experienced practitioners who are recognised leaders in their field. The role offers strong career development prospects and early responsibility, supported by a deep and collaborative team.

The Team

The Property Disputes team is consistently ranked Top Tier by both Legal 500 and Chambers. It acts for a diverse client base including commercial property owners, developers, investors, registered providers, national housebuilders, public sector bodies and private individuals.

The wider property practice is regarded as one of the strongest in its region and continues to expand nationally, including in Bristol. Lawyers within the team come from a range of backgrounds including City, national and regional firms, in-house and local government.

The Role

You will work across a broad range of contentious property matters, including:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes (lease renewals and termination, dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture, service charge disputes and breach of covenant issues)

• Disputes relating to development land and property contracts

• Trusts of land and TOLATA matters

• Property disputes within the energy and renewables sector, including title and ownership issues, land rights, easements, restrictive covenants, options, overage and related claims

• Trespass, nuisance and rights-based property disputes

You will build and manage your own caseload, work closely with colleagues in Bristol and across the national team, and support senior lawyers on complex and high-profile matters. There is also an expectation (and opportunity) to get involved in networking and business development activity.

About You

This role would suit a Solicitor or Associate who:

• Is qualified (or due to qualify) with up to 3 years’ PQE

• Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues

• Is proactive, organised and shows strong initiative

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Can deliver practical, commercially focused advice under pressure

• Demonstrates strong research, drafting and analytical ability

• Has good financial and matter management skills

Culture, Flexibility & Development

The firm is known for its strong, people-focused culture and commitment to progression at every stage of career. Hybrid and agile working is firmly embedded, and applications are welcomed from candidates seeking flexible or part-time working arrangements.

The firm is also highly engaged in ESG initiatives and community impact work, with a clear commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced leave with long service

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme

• Profit share and performance bonus

• Life assurance and income protection

• Paid CSR / volunteering day

• Enhanced family leave

• Subsidised gym membership

• Electric car scheme

• Hybrid working and “dress for your day” policy