We are seeking a qualified lawyer to join our highly regarded Real Estate team in Bristol. Our team is consistently ranked tier 1 by the Legal 500 and advises on a broad range of high-value transactions, including major retail, residential, mixed-use, and office developments, property financing, commercial landlord and tenant matters, and portfolio acquisitions and disposals. This is an excellent opportunity for a 1-3 PQE lawyer to support national and international investors and developers.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience handling statutory lease extension claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for leases
Experience with collective enfranchisement claims (desirable but not essential)
Experience drafting and advising on residential tenancies, including assured periodic tenancies, and familiarity with the Renters Rights Act 2025 and Tenant Fees Act 2019
Experience dealing with licences to alter, licences to assign, and deeds of variation
Some knowledge of rights of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (desirable but not essential)
Experience with sales, purchases, and refinancing of residential and mixed-use property

Requirements:

Qualified lawyer with 1-3 PQE in real estate
Strong transactional experience and knowledge of residential property law
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team

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