Residential Property Disputes Associate or Senior Associate

Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate DisputesLondon

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