Property Litigation Lawyer in Bury St Edmunds

Ellisons is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer to support a Property Litigation Partner on a full‐time, permanent basis, based in the firm’s Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk office. Other locations may be considered depending on the candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Lawyer to join an established and highly regarded legal team, advising a diverse client base on a broad range of property disputes and litigation matters, while developing your career within one of the region's leading law firms.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
• Employee Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working, generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, health and wellbeing support, life cover and income protection.

About the role

As a Property Litigation Lawyer, you will join Ellisons' highly regarded Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team, working with an established client base and long‑standing relationships across the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive litigation professional with experience in property litigation to further develop their career within a Top 200 UK law firm.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation and property dispute matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Provide high‑quality legal advice and practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional levels of service and client care.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Maintain high standards of technical expertise, professionalism and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

About you

As a Property Litigation Lawyer, you will have experience in property litigation, with the opportunity to develop further as a specialist in this area, potentially from a broader generalist litigation background. You will be confident managing your own caseload and ideally have around 5 years' PQE, although applications from candidates with relevant experience at other levels will be considered. You will be motivated, proactive and commercially aware, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service and building long‑term client relationships. You will possess strong communication and relationship‑building skills, alongside a flair for business development and networking. Highly organised and driven, you will enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm and be committed to maintaining high professional standards, regulatory compliance and outstanding client care.

About Ellisons

Ellisons is a Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established and fastest‑growing firms. With over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership, we have built a reputation for trusted advice, exceptional client service and long‑standing relationships. As proud members of the Alliott Global Alliance, we combine strong regional roots with international reach, providing outstanding opportunities for both our clients and our people.

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