Real Estate Disputes Associate

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied caseload of contentious property disputes within a leading Real Estate Dispute Resolution team. You will contribute to high-quality, cross-functional work for a diverse client base and support senior lawyers through all stages of matters. The position offers exposure to complex issues, from tenancy and covenants to development and insolvency-related work, within a growth-focused firm. You will work closely with partners to deliver on time and within budget, while developing business through marketing and seminars.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• private healthcare
• enhanced parental leave
• life assurance
• pension
• 25 days’ holiday plus birthday leave and bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious property matters (commercial landlord and tenant disputes, rent reviews, forfeiture, dilapidations)
• Handle real property disputes (restrictive covenants, adverse possession, rights of way, boundary disputes, rights to light, telecoms)
• Involvement in development, overage, and insolvency-related property work
• Draft, review, and finalise legal documents with strong attention to detail
• Work with partners and senior associates to progress matters from instruction to resolution
• Maintain accurate case management data and contribute to BD initiatives (e-newsletters, seminars)
• Deliver high standards of client care to secure repeat instructions
• Collaborate with colleagues to adopt commercial, client-focused solutions

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in contentious property matters, or solid litigation background with property bias
• Good understanding of legislation governing commercial tenancies (Landlord and Tenant Acts)
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Clear, accessible communication
• Collaborative, commercially minded team player
• Strong client care skills and ability to manage client objectives
• Interest in business development and marketing (desirable)

• team player
• attention to detail
• commercial mindset
• drafting (property disputes)
• knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Acts
• case management

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