Job title: Real Estate Disputes Lawyer
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 2 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £110,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2026-03-09
Job ID: 57022
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Real Estate Disputes Lawyer (2–5 PQE)

Salary: £85,000–£110,000 + bonus

Location: London (City) — 3 days in the office

 

If you’re a Real Estate Disputes lawyer who enjoys genuinely varied property litigation, early responsibility, and high-calibre work (without being left to sink or swim), this is a standout opportunity within a top-tier London team. You’ll work on complex, high-value disputes with excellent support, clear progression, and the chance to build your own profile in the market.
 

The Opportunity

You’ll join a high-performing, collegiate Real Estate Disputes team advising a broad client base across the real estate sector. The work is interesting, technical, and often business-critical, with plenty of scope to develop advocacy, strategy, and client-handling skills.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Running your own caseload (with supervision) and supporting Partners/Senior Associates on larger matters
  • Advising on a broad range of landlord and tenant disputes, including:
    • Lease renewals (contested and uncontested)
    • Dilapidations claims
    • Break notices (service and disputes)
    • Forfeiture and possession actions
  • Working on complex and high-profile disputes for a range of sophisticated clients
  • Getting involved in wider real estate disputes work, including building safety, rights of light, joint ventures, and emerging sector issues
  • Contributing to business development and strengthening relationships with new and existing clients

 

What Our Client Is Looking For (Key Requirements)

  • UK-qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
  • 2–5 years’ PQE with strong Real Estate Disputes / Property Litigation experience gained in a reputable UK practice
  • Confidence managing multiple matters and deadlines with a calm, organised approach
  • Excellent drafting and technical capability across property litigation documentation (pleadings, correspondence, settlement documentation, advice notes)
  • Strong commercial judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with clients
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building a long-term career in this space

 

Working Arrangement & Location

  • London (City)
  • Hybrid working with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office

 

Salary & Benefits (Summary)

  • £85,000–£110,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Bonus (where applicable)
  • Private medical cover
  • Enhanced pension
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Wellbeing support (EAP and related resources)
  • Structured learning and development with high-quality supervision and early responsibility
  • Clear career progression in a busy team with a strong reputation for developing Associates

 

Interested? Let’s Talk (Confidential)

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:
 
David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
 
If you’re not actively looking but would value a market chat, feel free to reach out.
 
Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.
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