Solicitor / Associate (NQ - 4 PQE)
Organising Institution / Firm
Ashfords
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Newly Qualified (NQ) up to 4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE); solid grounding in real estate work with experience gained at a national, regional, or City firm; exposure to retail property or SIPP/SSAS transactions is advantageous.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Ashfords is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Real Estate Solicitor/Associate (NQ - 4 years' PQE) to join its Legal 500 Band 1 ranked Real Estate team in Bristol on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves working closely with partners and specialists to advise a diverse client base on commercial property, retail leasing, and property acquisitions.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Newly Qualified (NQ) up to 4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
- Background: Solid grounding in real estate work gained at a national, regional, or City firm.
- Specialization: Exposure to retail property or SIPP/SSAS transactions is desirable.
- Skills: Excellent communication, strong technical and organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a commercial approach.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Advise a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers, lenders, local authorities, and private clients.
- Handle a broad range of landlord and tenant matters with a focus on retail leasing and property acquisitions for pension schemes.
- Build strong client relationships with national businesses such as Subway, Taco Bell, and Curtis Banks.
- Engage in business development activities to support the growth of Ashfords' Real Estate practice.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package (exact figures not specified).
Mode: Full-time, On-site in Bristol.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Applicants can apply directly through the official job posting or contact the recruitment team. For informal discussions or reasonable adjustments, candidates can reach out via email.
- Step 1: Prepare your professional CV and application materials highlighting your real estate experience.
- Step 2: Submit your application via the official application link or contact the Talent Attraction team.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Official Application Portal: Ashfords Job Posting on LinkedIn
HR Contact Email: talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk
Recruiter Contact: Toby Tompkins (t.tompkins@ashfords.co.uk)