TLT LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join our national Property Litigation team on a hybrid basis. You will manage your own caseload and help develop client relationships across public sector and private clients. The role offers progression to senior leadership within a widely recognised real estate litigation practice and the chance to contribute to business development while supporting junior members.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
TLT LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join our national Property Litigation team on a hybrid basis. You will manage your own caseload and help develop client relationships across public sector and private clients. The role offers progression to senior leadership within a widely recognised real estate litigation practice and the chance to contribute to business development while supporting junior members.
We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our successful, national Property Litigation team. This is a full-time position, based in Manchester, on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property litigator to develop their career as a senior member of our Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked real estate litigation team. Your Role As a key addition to the team, you will be expected to deliver the following: Manage your own caseload of property litigation matters Provide an excellent service for clients across all of our key sectors, including public sector clients, local authority and government departments Supervise the work being undertaken by more junior team members Collaborate with the Partners in the team to look after our relationship with our key clients on a national basis and participate in business development initiatives Work with the team on a regional and national basis, to achieve key goals for the property litigation team and the firm. Your Skills & Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) 4+ year's PQE with experience handling property litigation matters with minimal supervision. Experience of acting for clients in the public sector would be an advantage but not essential A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines A client focused approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships Proven experience of supervising and/or managing junior team members The drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm's offering locally and nationally and sharing our people focused values Your Team We are one of the UK's largest real estate groups, with a team of over 180, advising on thousands of transactions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each year. Clients instruct us for this experience, our depth of expertise and sector know-how. Many of our real estate partners are independently recognised as leading individuals in the field by the legal industry's annual directory rankings. Clients including many in-house lawyers trust us with both 'high profile' and business as usual work. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our successful, national Property Litigation team. This is a full-time position, based in Manchester, on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property litigator to develop their career as a senior member of our Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked real estate litigation team. Your Role As a key addition to the team, you will be expected to deliver the following: Manage your own caseload of property litigation matters Provide an excellent service for clients across all of our key sectors, including public sector clients, local authority and government departments Supervise the work being undertaken by more junior team members Collaborate with the Partners in the team to look after our relationship with our key clients on a national basis and participate in business development initiatives Work with the team on a regional and national basis, to achieve key goals for the property litigation team and the firm. Your Skills & Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) 4+ year's PQE with experience handling property litigation matters with minimal supervision. Experience of acting for clients in the public sector would be an advantage but not essential A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines A client focused approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships Proven experience of supervising and/or managing junior team members The drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm's offering locally and nationally and sharing our people focused values Your Team We are one of the UK's largest real estate groups, with a team of over 180, advising on thousands of transactions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each year. Clients instruct us for this experience, our depth of expertise and sector know-how. Many of our real estate partners are independently recognised as leading individuals in the field by the legal industry's annual directory rankings. Clients including many in-house lawyers trust us with both 'high profile' and business as usual work. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.
TLT LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior non-contentious Managing Associate to join the Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team. The role is ideally based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with flexible hybrid working, and we welcome applicants from other locations. You will lead complex construction mandates, supervise junior lawyers, develop client relationships and contribute to business development, while helping to expand the firm's offering nationally.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
TLT LLP in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior non-contentious Managing Associate to join the Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team. The role is ideally based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with flexible hybrid working, and we welcome applicants from other locations. You will lead complex construction mandates, supervise junior lawyers, develop client relationships and contribute to business development, while helping to expand the firm's offering nationally.
We are recruiting for a non-contentious Managing Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (PIC) team. While the role is ideally based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, with flexible hybrid working available, we would also welcome applications from candidates based in other locations. This opportunity is ideally suited to a non-contentious construction lawyer, though we are also interested to speak to people with a mixed contentious and non-contentious practice. PIC has expertise across various sectors, including commercial development, renewable energy, utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate and infrastructure. We also benefit from a broad client base, which includes real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, developers, funders and various significant public sector organisations. PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team (with a presence in Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and London) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority. The team maintains a strong and progressive team ethos across our national offices, which encourages collaboration, as well as respect for individuals and their ambition. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success. Your Role You will: Support with key mandates across non-contentious construction work, with appropriate levels of Partner support Support clients on real estate development, energy, infrastructure, housing and student accommodation projects Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development Develop your skills, knowledge and construction law expertise Delegate to and receive support from Senior Associates, Associates, Trainees and Paralegals Support the Partner team on tenders and contribute to team strategic planning Your Skills and Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor (registered with the Law Society, SRA or equivalent), 6 PQE+, already operating at a senior level, with construction experience gained within a highly regarded Construction and Projects team Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious matters. Experience of working on real estate development or public sector matters would be beneficial, but not essential. Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships Experience of supervising and/or managing Associates, Trainees and/or Paralegals Able to demonstrate first class communication skills with the ability and confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels Able to confidently provide strategic advice to a variety of TLT clients Be an active, senior member of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm's offering locally and nationally Your Team Our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team have extensive experience in development and transactional construction projects, as well as expertise in dispute management and resolution. We work with corporate clients of all sizes - global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers are regular clients. We also work with registered housing associations and public bodies including local authorities, police forces and other governmental departments and agencies. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a non-contentious Managing Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (PIC) team. While the role is ideally based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, with flexible hybrid working available, we would also welcome applications from candidates based in other locations. This opportunity is ideally suited to a non-contentious construction lawyer, though we are also interested to speak to people with a mixed contentious and non-contentious practice. PIC has expertise across various sectors, including commercial development, renewable energy, utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate and infrastructure. We also benefit from a broad client base, which includes real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, developers, funders and various significant public sector organisations. PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team (with a presence in Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and London) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority. The team maintains a strong and progressive team ethos across our national offices, which encourages collaboration, as well as respect for individuals and their ambition. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success. Your Role You will: Support with key mandates across non-contentious construction work, with appropriate levels of Partner support Support clients on real estate development, energy, infrastructure, housing and student accommodation projects Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development Develop your skills, knowledge and construction law expertise Delegate to and receive support from Senior Associates, Associates, Trainees and Paralegals Support the Partner team on tenders and contribute to team strategic planning Your Skills and Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor (registered with the Law Society, SRA or equivalent), 6 PQE+, already operating at a senior level, with construction experience gained within a highly regarded Construction and Projects team Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious matters. Experience of working on real estate development or public sector matters would be beneficial, but not essential. Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships Experience of supervising and/or managing Associates, Trainees and/or Paralegals Able to demonstrate first class communication skills with the ability and confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels Able to confidently provide strategic advice to a variety of TLT clients Be an active, senior member of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm's offering locally and nationally Your Team Our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team have extensive experience in development and transactional construction projects, as well as expertise in dispute management and resolution. We work with corporate clients of all sizes - global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers are regular clients. We also work with registered housing associations and public bodies including local authorities, police forces and other governmental departments and agencies. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on
TLT LLP is seeking a Contract Legal Project Manager with public inquiry experience to support its Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law Team. This 12-month contract requires full-time office attendance in London, with preference for candidates able to start on short notice. The role involves developing matter plans, managing multiple projects, and embedding legal technology and process improvements while coordinating diverse stakeholders.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
TLT LLP is seeking a Contract Legal Project Manager with public inquiry experience to support its Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law Team. This 12-month contract requires full-time office attendance in London, with preference for candidates able to start on short notice. The role involves developing matter plans, managing multiple projects, and embedding legal technology and process improvements while coordinating diverse stakeholders.
TLT is seeking a Contract Legal Project Manager with public inquiry experience to support its Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law Team. Due to an urgent business requirement, we are keen to identify suitable candidates who are immediately available or have a short notice period. This opportunity is offered on an initial 12-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension, and will be engaged on a day-rate basis via an Umbrella company. Given the requirement for full-time office attendance in London, we are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are based within a reasonable commuting distance and can commence the assignment at short notice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, high-profile team supporting significant and complex public inquiry matters. Key Responsibilities Develop matter plans, scopes, timelines, budgets and pricing assumptions with instructing lawyers and clients. Manage matters, projects and portfolios to deliver to scope, time and budget; monitor progress, manage risks/issues and control scope changes. Coordinate stakeholders (clients, partners, lawyers, paralegals and business services) and run effective governance routines. Prepare proposals and support bids where Legal Project Management is core to successful service delivery. Establish and apply consistent LPM methods, templates and tooling across matters. Produce regular status reporting, dashboards and post matter reviews; capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Plan and manage resourcing for high volume programs (e.g., paralegal teams), including onboarding, work allocation and quality assurance. Champion and help embed legal technology and process improvement; support change management and adoption activities. Contribute to LPM capability building (training, coaching and share best practice) across the firm. Skills & Experience Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP/MoP) or equivalent experience. 3+ years' experience delivering projects in legal/professional services, with exposure to litigation, corporate, real estate and remediation projects. Strong commercial awareness; confident engaging senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes. Proficiency with project/reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint) and matter reporting. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and large teams; able to prioritise and work at pace. Practical knowledge of legal process improvement, design thinking/legal design and alternative delivery strategies. Hands on familiarity with legal technology solutions (including AI enabled tools) and embedding change. Excellent communication skills; able to translate client needs into clear delivery plans and documentation. Degree level education; Law degree preferred but not essential. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
TLT is seeking a Contract Legal Project Manager with public inquiry experience to support its Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law Team. Due to an urgent business requirement, we are keen to identify suitable candidates who are immediately available or have a short notice period. This opportunity is offered on an initial 12-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension, and will be engaged on a day-rate basis via an Umbrella company. Given the requirement for full-time office attendance in London, we are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are based within a reasonable commuting distance and can commence the assignment at short notice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, high-profile team supporting significant and complex public inquiry matters. Key Responsibilities Develop matter plans, scopes, timelines, budgets and pricing assumptions with instructing lawyers and clients. Manage matters, projects and portfolios to deliver to scope, time and budget; monitor progress, manage risks/issues and control scope changes. Coordinate stakeholders (clients, partners, lawyers, paralegals and business services) and run effective governance routines. Prepare proposals and support bids where Legal Project Management is core to successful service delivery. Establish and apply consistent LPM methods, templates and tooling across matters. Produce regular status reporting, dashboards and post matter reviews; capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Plan and manage resourcing for high volume programs (e.g., paralegal teams), including onboarding, work allocation and quality assurance. Champion and help embed legal technology and process improvement; support change management and adoption activities. Contribute to LPM capability building (training, coaching and share best practice) across the firm. Skills & Experience Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP/MoP) or equivalent experience. 3+ years' experience delivering projects in legal/professional services, with exposure to litigation, corporate, real estate and remediation projects. Strong commercial awareness; confident engaging senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes. Proficiency with project/reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint) and matter reporting. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and large teams; able to prioritise and work at pace. Practical knowledge of legal process improvement, design thinking/legal design and alternative delivery strategies. Hands on familiarity with legal technology solutions (including AI enabled tools) and embedding change. Excellent communication skills; able to translate client needs into clear delivery plans and documentation. Degree level education; Law degree preferred but not essential. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.
We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Real Estate Future Energy team, to be based in Bristol. We are also very open to hearing from individuals based outside of Bristol, who are looking for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Maria Connolly leads the team and heads the Real Estate Group; she continues to be the energy behind our success in driving forward our strategy of developing the services we offer to clients in the renewables sector and tailoring those services to meet our clients' business objectives. Maria has previously been awarded with Bristol Law Society's "Lawyer of the Year" award and is named as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Real Estate Lawyer to join our Legal 500 tier 1 ranked team and develop a specialism within one of the most exciting and topical sectors in the legal profession and beyond. Your Role Dealing with drafting option agreements and leases on a wide range of clean energy projects (including wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and hydro). Undertaking due diligence on these projects to include a review of title, enquiries, and searches. Acting in relation to the financing of clean energy projects and large-scale acquisitions/disposals which will involve working with individuals in our corporate, banking, construction, planning and regulatory disciplines. There will plenty of opportunity for client contact, running own files and early responsibility for delivery of transactions etc. Providing support in relation to other aspects of work undertaken in the team including landlord and tenant work, corporate support, and public sector work. To provide all our clients with a quality service in accordance with the Firm's procedures. To maintain and improve relations with existing clients and spot opportunities for business development and enhancement of the current services we offer. To achieve the budget and targets set by the Firm. Your Skills and Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. 3 - 6 years of post-qualification experience within real estate. Idealy you will have experience working with clients in the future energy sector, however we encourage those with a keen interest to specialise in this sector to apply. A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines Commercially awarewith some exposure to business development, with the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships Able to develop a deep understanding of your client's business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client Able to contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members Your Team We are one of the UK's largest real estate groups, with a team of over 180, advising on thousands of transactions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each year. Clients instruct us for this experience, our depth of expertise and sector know-how. Many of our real estate partners are independently recognised as leading individuals in the field by the legal industry's annual directory rankings. Clients including many in-house lawyers trust us with both 'high profile' and business as usual work. We act across the industry for corporate occupiers, developers, banks, investors and public bodies. We're active in the future energy market, for example, advising on over 30% of all UK solar renewables projects and working on some of the UK's major energy infrastructure projects. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. We have a progressive fully flexible working approach. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Real Estate Future Energy team, to be based in Bristol. We are also very open to hearing from individuals based outside of Bristol, who are looking for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Maria Connolly leads the team and heads the Real Estate Group; she continues to be the energy behind our success in driving forward our strategy of developing the services we offer to clients in the renewables sector and tailoring those services to meet our clients' business objectives. Maria has previously been awarded with Bristol Law Society's "Lawyer of the Year" award and is named as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Real Estate Lawyer to join our Legal 500 tier 1 ranked team and develop a specialism within one of the most exciting and topical sectors in the legal profession and beyond. Your Role Dealing with drafting option agreements and leases on a wide range of clean energy projects (including wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and hydro). Undertaking due diligence on these projects to include a review of title, enquiries, and searches. Acting in relation to the financing of clean energy projects and large-scale acquisitions/disposals which will involve working with individuals in our corporate, banking, construction, planning and regulatory disciplines. There will plenty of opportunity for client contact, running own files and early responsibility for delivery of transactions etc. Providing support in relation to other aspects of work undertaken in the team including landlord and tenant work, corporate support, and public sector work. To provide all our clients with a quality service in accordance with the Firm's procedures. To maintain and improve relations with existing clients and spot opportunities for business development and enhancement of the current services we offer. To achieve the budget and targets set by the Firm. Your Skills and Experience You will be/have: A Qualified Solicitor, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. 3 - 6 years of post-qualification experience within real estate. Idealy you will have experience working with clients in the future energy sector, however we encourage those with a keen interest to specialise in this sector to apply. A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines Commercially awarewith some exposure to business development, with the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships Able to develop a deep understanding of your client's business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client Able to contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members Your Team We are one of the UK's largest real estate groups, with a team of over 180, advising on thousands of transactions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each year. Clients instruct us for this experience, our depth of expertise and sector know-how. Many of our real estate partners are independently recognised as leading individuals in the field by the legal industry's annual directory rankings. Clients including many in-house lawyers trust us with both 'high profile' and business as usual work. We act across the industry for corporate occupiers, developers, banks, investors and public bodies. We're active in the future energy market, for example, advising on over 30% of all UK solar renewables projects and working on some of the UK's major energy infrastructure projects. About TLT Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. Our Benefits We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. We have a progressive fully flexible working approach. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on
