Overview
Senior Pension Scheme Commercial Property Lawyer – Bristol – 10+ years PQE
Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 to £105,000
Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected national law firm in their search for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer with specialist experience in pension scheme-related transactions. Based in the firm’s Queen Square office in Bristol, this is a rare opportunity to lead high-quality work for market-leading pension scheme providers within a collaborative and well-established team.
The Role
This senior role offers a broad mix of commercial property law with a specialist focus on pension scheme assets. Responsibilities include:
- Managing acquisitions, transfers in specie, leases, and disposals of pension scheme property assets
- Leading transactions and supporting larger team-led matters
- Advising on HMRC pension scheme regulations and compliance
- Supporting client relationship management and business development
- Contributing to internal training and departmental know-how
- Reporting directly to Partners and managing your own caseload
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- 10+ years PQE in commercial property law, with pension scheme experience
- Strong technical knowledge of pension property transactions and HMRC regulations
- Excellent drafting and legal analysis skills
- Proven ability to manage transactions independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
- A proactive, commercially aware mindset
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Confidence to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team
Working Arrangements
- This role supports hybrid working. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Bristol office two days per week, with the remaining days from home.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:
- Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
- Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle perks
- Flexible working and “Dress for Your Day” policy
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Career development and qualification support
- Inclusive culture focused on diversity and sustainability
- Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £105000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
