At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex real estate disputes and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Company: Leading Legal 500 firm known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, hybrid working options, and strong career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant client contact and business development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the property law sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' experience in property disputes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This leading Legal 500 City based firm is seeking a Real Estates Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its established Real Estate Disputes team, handling a broad range of complex commercial and residential property matters for an impressive client base of developers, investors, businesses and private individuals.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern law firm with a reputation for delivering pragmatic, solutions-driven advice across the property, corporate and private client sectors. They act for a diverse range of clients including property developers, investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, landlords, tenants and high-net-worth individuals. Known for its collaborative culture and partner-led approach, the firm has established itself as a trusted adviser within the London legal market, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and exceptional client service.
The Real Estate Disputes team is recognised for handling a broad spectrum of contentious property matters, advising clients on both commercial and residential disputes. The team is known for delivering strategic, commercially focused advice and achieving practical outcomes across a wide variety of complex and high-value matters. The practice advises on:
- Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals, dilapidations, service charge disputes, possession proceedings
- Restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light matters
- Boundary disputes and development-related conflicts
- Disputes arising from property transactions, development agreements and overage arrangements
We are looking to speak with Real Estate Disputes Solicitors with minimum 5 PQE, who are looking to join a growing department offering high-quality work, strong client exposure and genuine long-term career progression. You will manage a varied and high-quality caseload of contentious property matters, including:
- Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals, forfeiture and possession proceedings
- Dilapidations and service charge disputes
- Restrictive covenant, easement and rights of light matters
- Boundary and title disputes
- Development-related property disputes
- Overage and contractual property disputes
- Property-related professional negligence matters
- Alternative dispute resolution, court proceedings and enforcement actions
You will take ownership of your own matters while working closely with partners and senior colleagues on more complex disputes. The role offers significant client contact, business development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth and success of the team.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with minimum 5+ years' PQE
- Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial and residential property disputes
- Excellent technical ability and commercial awareness
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage matters autonomously while working collaboratively within a team
- Interest in business development and contributing to team growth
Salary and Benefits
- Highly competitive salary dependent on experience
- Hybrid working arrangements
Contact Jonny at Jonny@vastorecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Senior Real Estate Disputes Associate employer: Vasto Legal Recruitment
This leading City-based law firm is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative culture and a partner-led approach that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on delivering high-quality work and strong client exposure, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages autonomy and innovation, alongside competitive salaries and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
