At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse property litigation cases and advise clients throughout disputes.
- Company: Established London law firm with a strong reputation in property litigation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, hybrid working, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Supportive culture with opportunities to supervise junior lawyers.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-quality, varied property litigation matters.
- Qualifications: 6+ years' PQE in Property Litigation and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An established London law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Property Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative practice with a strong reputation for advising investors, developers, landlords, occupiers, managing agents, lenders and high-net-worth individuals across a broad spectrum of commercial and residential real estate disputes. The team is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice across complex and high-value matters.
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload while working closely with partners on complex and strategic matters, advising clients throughout the lifecycle of property disputes. Typical work includes:
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Opposed and unopposed lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Dilapidations and rent review disputes
- Breach of covenant and forfeiture claims
- Possession proceedings
- Restrictive covenant, boundary and easement disputes
- Residential leasehold matters including lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and Right to Manage claims
- Service charge and ground rent disputes
- Property insolvency and secured lending enforcement
- Advising on disputes arising from acquisitions, asset management and property portfolios
- Representing clients through litigation, tribunal proceedings, mediation and other forms of ADR
About You
We’re keen to speak with lawyers who have:
- Around 6+ years' PQE in Property Litigation (guideline only)
- Strong experience handling both commercial and residential property disputes
- Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness
- Experience managing matters independently from instruction through to resolution
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to supervise junior lawyers where appropriate
- Experience with mediation and alternative dispute resolution would be advantageous
Why Apply?
- High-quality, varied property litigation work
- Opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in the field
- Strong existing client base with a steady pipeline of instructions
- Genuine career progression within a growing team
- Supportive, collaborative culture with hybrid working
- Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package
If you’re looking to take the next step in your Property Litigation career with a respected London practice offering high-quality work and long-term progression, we’d be pleased to discuss the opportunity in confidence.
Senior Associate (Financial Performance) in London employer: Simpson Judge
Join a prestigious London law firm that prides itself on its collaborative culture and commitment to employee development. With a strong focus on high-quality property litigation work, you will have the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while working alongside industry specialists in a supportive environment. The firm offers competitive remuneration, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression, making it an ideal place for ambitious legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Central London.
