Job Title: Solicitor / Associate Solicitor 4PQE +
Department: Commercial Property
Salary: £50,000 - £73,000
Hours: Full time
Location: Bristol
Hybrid: Typically 3 days in the office 2 days from home

Job Reference: CWS593

We’re working with a highly regarded regional, Legal 500 firm in the Bristol area, recognised for its strong commercial property practice, supportive culture, and attractive benefits package - including up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, bonus schemes, and flexible leave options.

They’re now looking for an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join their growing team. You’ll handle a varied, high-quality caseload covering acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and development work, acting for an established client base across the South West. Targets are realistic and achievable, and you’ll be encouraged to get involved in networking and business development, supported by the firm’s strong regional connections.

A great opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values both quality work and long-term career progression.

RESPONSIBILITIES
You will manage a broad commercial property caseload while developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider business community.
Your work will include:
* Sales and acquisitions of commercial property and businesses, secured lending and refinancing (including portfolio transactions), and development matters such as site acquisitions, disposals, pension property transactions and joint ventures
* Landlord and tenant matters including the grant and assignment of leases, renewals, licences to assign or alter, and supporting property elements of corporate transactions
* Advising on commercial finance documentation, including debentures and guarantees
* In addition, you will supervise junior team members and support staff where appropriate, maintain financial control of your matters (time recording, billing and cash flow), ensure compliance with SRA and internal regulatory standards, and contribute to marketing and business development through networking and developing new sources of work.

Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with solid commercial property experience (typically 5+ years’ PQE)
* Strong technical expertise across commercial leases and acquisitions/disposals
* Commercially aware, organised, and confident managing client relationships
* Enthusiastic about business development and comfortable supervising others
* IT literate and adaptable to new systems and processes
* A personable, approachable team player who enjoys building relationships internally and externally, and will thrive in a friendly, collaborative culture

BENEFITS:
* 25 days holiday + additional leave + buy up to 5 days
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Bonus structure
* Flexible working - hybrid working, flexible hours etc. Employees are looked after not run into the ground overloaded with work.
* Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
* Staff Wellbeing programme
* Professional Development.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk