Real Estate Disputes Associate

Overview

In this role you will join a leading South East real estate dispute practice to handle high-quality, complex property litigation for a prestigious client base. You will manage a varied caseload across landlord/tenant and real property disputes, developing cases from instruction to resolution. The role emphasizes client care, timely delivery, and collaboration with partners and senior associates. A strong development path and inclusive culture underpin the opportunity to shape your career in a top-rated team.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious property matters including commercial landlord/tenant disputes, recovery actions, forfeiture, and rent reviews
• Handle real property disputes such as restrictive covenants, boundary issues, rights of light, and telecoms matters
• Contribute to case strategy from instruction to resolution and ensure matters are delivered on time and on budget
• Maintain accurate case management data and support business development activities (e-newsletters, seminars)
• Deliver high standards of client care to drive repeat instructions and cross-sell services

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in contentious property matters or solid litigation background with a property bias
• Good understanding of Landlord and Tenant Acts and related regulations
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Clear and accessible communication, collaborative mindset
• Strong client care skills and ability to understand diverse client objectives
• Desirable: interest in business development and marketing

• collaborative and commercially minded
• client-focused
• strong communication
• drafting skills
• knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Acts
• case management and organisation

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