Real Estate Disputes Lawyer - Bristol

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Disputes lawyer to join a top-tier, highly ranked UK law firm (Top 50) with a reputation for excellence across the real estate and disputes landscape. You will join a leading disputes practice of over 100 lawyers, recognised for tackling complex, high-value matters.

Working within the specialist Real Estate Disputes team, you will advise on a broad range of matters including:

• Pre-action strategy, risk analysis and asset management
• High-value commercial and premium residential property disputes
• Mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Disputes arising within investment portfolios and development contexts (build environment exposure advantageous)

You will benefit from hands‑on exposure to a varied client base, including major institutions, developers, financial organisations and high‑net‑worth individuals, enabling you to build a well‑rounded and commercially astute disputes practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in real estate disputes (essential)
• Circa 1‑4 years' PQE with a focus on real estate disputes
• Exposure to disputes within the build environment or development sector (highly desirable)
• A strong academic background with qualification as a Solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Confidence managing a diverse and complex caseload
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a high-performing team

Why Join?

• This firm combines top‑tier legal work with a genuinely progressive and people‑first culture, making it one of the most attractive employers in the legal market.
• Top 50 UK law firm with a leading reputation in real estate and disputes
• Consistently ranked in legal directories for quality and client service
• Award‑winning employer – including multiple "Best Law Firm to Work At" recognitions
• Exposure to market‑leading clients and complex, high‑profile work
• A collaborative, non‑hierarchical working environment
• Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility
• Strong focus on career development, progression and work‑life balance

This is a standout opportunity for a real estate disputes lawyer looking to step into a high‑quality, growth‑oriented team where you can develop your technical expertise while maintaining a sustainable and flexible way of working.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) hannahsomer@chadwicknott.co.uk

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.