Associate / Senior Associate - Property - Bristol - 3+ PQE

Reference: ORJ921958 Associate / Senior Associate Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Property Bristol 3+ Years PQELocation: BristolType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)Salary: 55,000 to 75,000 (depending on experience and level)A well established UK law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its specialist Ecclesiastical Property team in Bristol.

This is a rare opportunity to work within one of the country's leading practices supporting dioceses, clergy, and church related charities, advising on a broad range of ecclesiastical and historic property matters. The team combines lawyers with diverse professional backgrounds, acting as Diocesan Registrars, Registry Clerks, and ecclesiastical advisers.

The role offers exposure to complex, meaningful work and the chance to develop expertise in a highly specialised and rewarding area of law. The RoleYou will manage a varied caseload of ecclesiastical property matters, including: Managing property transactions such as sales of land, church halls, and clergy housingCreating and establishing titles from historic or unregistered documentationResolving complex property issues across multiple church related charitiesHandling commercial property matters including leases, extensions, renewals, and surrendersAdvising on and granting easementsProviding guidance on boundary issues and parish land ownershipServing statutory notices under the Church Property MeasureSupporting wider property teams where requiredCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a property lawyer with: Experience in freehold and leasehold matters (registered and unregistered land)Background in commercial, residential, or agricultural propertyWorking knowledge of unregistered land and title creation (e.g., Statements of Truth, historic deeds)Interest in developing expertise in ecclesiastical and charity property lawExperience with church owned property (advantageous but not essential)Strong organisational, drafting, and communication skillsCompetence with Microsoft Office, case management systems, and digital dictationPQE Guidance: Associate level typically 3-6 years PQESenior Associate level typically 6+ years PQE(PQE is for guidance only; all applicants considered on merit.)BenefitsThe firm offers: Hybrid working after probation (typically 60% office / 40% home)25-30 days holiday plus bank holidaysLong service holiday awardsPrivate healthcare (post probation)Pension scheme with employer contributionsStaff profit share and performance bonus schemesLife assurance and permanent health insurancePaid CSR dayEnhanced parental leaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car schemeDress for your day policyHow to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: Email:: / 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.

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