Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate Disputes
London

A leading London law firm with a Tier 1 ranked Real Estate Disputes practice is looking to hire an Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its highly regarded property litigation team.
The firm is consistently ranked Tier 1 for Property Litigation and is recognised for advising major developers, investors, landlords and high-net-worth clients on complex real estate disputes.

This opportunity offers exposure to a varied and high-quality workload, with a particular focus on residential property disputes, working alongside several highly regarded partners in the field.

The Team

The team is widely recognised as one of the leading property litigation practices in London, advising developers, landed estates, investors and private clients on complex and high-value disputes across the real estate sector.

The successful candidate will work closely with highly regarded partners in the market, including the Head of Real Estate Disputes and several leading property litigation specialists.

The role will involve working on a broad range of contentious real estate matters, with a particular emphasis on residential property disputes.

Residential landlord and tenant disputes
Leasehold and freehold disputes
Service charge disputes
Possession and forfeiture matters
Property management disputes
Development related disputes
Advising developers, landlords and investors on contentious property issues
Whilst the team's work is primarily residentially focused, candidates with experience in commercial property litigation will also be considered.
Experience relating to the Building Safety Act would be advantageous, although it is not essential.Candidate Requirements

3 - 8 years PQE
Experience gained at a top tier City or real estate specialist firm
A strong background in property litigation
Experience across residential and/or commercial property disputes
Strong academics and excellent technical ability
As a guide, candidates currently working at Tier 1-3 firms for Property Litigation (Legal 500) will be particularly relevant.The firm operates an agile working policy:

Minimum 2-3 days per week in the London office
First 4 weeks: Full-time office attendance required for onboarding, training and integration with the team
Why Join?

Tier 1 Real Estate Disputes practice
Opportunity to work with highly regarded partners in the market
Exposure to high-quality residential property disputes work
Strong reputation and collaborative working culture