Overview
Property Litigation Senior/Managing Associate – Bristol, Southampton or Exeter – 7+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol, Southampton or Exeter (Hybrid, flexible working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 (dependent on experience)
A respected UK law firm is seeking a Senior or Managing Associate to join its ambitious Property Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role within a future-focused practice, working with a diverse client base and contributing to the growth of one of the leading regional property litigation teams in the UK.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading on complex property litigation matters while supervising junior team members
- Sharing work across the region and collaborating with colleagues in a proactive, positive way
- Advising private clients, corporate clients, retailers, landowner developers, property developers, and investors
- Handling disputes concerning development land (including telecoms), property contracts, and landlord/tenant issues such as dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture, and breach of lease covenants
- Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients
- Playing a key role in developing and expanding the Property Litigation team
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 7+ years PQE in property litigation
- Specialist expertise across contentious property matters
- Strong technical, analytical, and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence in managing matters independently and supervising junior colleagues
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to building new client relationships
- Motivation to continue developing skills and understanding clients’ wider business interests
- Passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving outstanding results
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary (£80,000 – £100,000) and performance-linked bonus
- Employee sabbaticals
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (including mental health support and gym memberships)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Comprehensive professional development and training
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
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
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.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £80000 – £100000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
