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)
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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.