What you’ll do
We are seeking to recruit a Solicitor (NQ – 2 years) to join our well-regarded Real Estate team in Bristol.
Our national Real Estate team provides a full spectrum of legal services to a diverse client base, including major institutional investors, developers, lenders, local authorities and private clients. We work with leading organisations across key sectors such as Investment, Real Estate Finance, Healthcare, Housebuilding and Development, Energy and Infrastructure, and Commercial Development.
In this role, you will work, closely with, and report directly to, Partner Ben Tarrant, gaining exposure to a fast-paced, client-focused environment that delivers high-quality advice on complex transactional property matters. You will work on landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals, corporate support, real estate finance, property and asset management fora broad range of clients – including landlords, tenants, corporates, lenders, charities and investors - with a significant focus on healthcare providers and services which will provide an opportunity to work with the wider multi-disciplinary healthcare client service team on a cross office basis. From the outset, you will benefit from a varied and stimulating workload, with the opportunity to develop your expertise in this growing and specialist area of real estate law.
As the team continues to grow, you will be encouraged to play an active role in business development from an early stage. This will include attending internal and external networking events, attending and contributing at conferences, seminars and webinars, building client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing success of the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive environment, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice while continuing to develop your career.
Who you are
Having trained and qualified (or be approaching qualification) with a well-regarded law firm, you will have gained experience across a range of real estate transactions, ideally with some exposure to landlord and tenant, corporate support and or real estate finance work.
You will demonstrate a genuine interest in working with clients on these matters, including within the healthcare sector, alongside a proactive approach and a clear desire to build and develop your expertise.
You will be a confident communicator with strong technical and analytical skills, capable of managing your time effectively to meet client expectations and deadlines. With a pragmatic and commercially minded approach, you will be keen to take ownership of matters (with appropriate supervision) and provide clear, concise advice aligned to clients’ objectives.
You will also have a genuine enthusiasm for real estate law and an interest in the wider issues affecting the sector, including planning, ESG considerations, market trends and policy developments.
Our clients value our commercial acumen and commitment to long-term relationships, so you will be personable, responsive and motivated to build trusted connections with both clients and colleagues.
You will be encouraged to develop your profile internally and externally, with access to client engagement opportunities, industry events and thought leadership initiatives that will enhance both your experience and professional reputation. An appetite for continuous learning and professional development is essential, along with a collaborative mindset and a drive to contribute to the team’s continued success.
Your Career. Our Commitment.
At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.
When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.
With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.
Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.
Our offer
We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.
Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.
You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.
What’s next?
Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.
We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.
At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at [email protected].
For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager - [email protected].
Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
