Property Litigation Solicitor
Senior Associate – Real Estate Disputes | 5+ PQE
Birmingham | Hybrid | Top-Tier National Firm
Are you an experienced Real Estate Disputes solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? A nationally recognised law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate Disputes (RED) team in Birmingham.This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of complex property litigation and advisory work, alongside some of the most respected experts in the sector.
Why Join?- Work in a collaborative national team alongside experienced leaders in real estate litigation
- Advise a diverse, high-quality client base, including major investors, developers, education providers, charities and healthcare clients
- Play a key role in strategic consultancy, litigation and dispute prevention
- Join a firm with a strong reputation for real estate excellence and a supportive, people-focused culture
The Role
This role will offer a stimulating mix of active litigation and preventative advisory work, working closely with the firm's sizeable non-contentious real estate team. You’ll manage your own caseload and support on complex matters across tribunals and courts, offering proactive solutions on a wide range of commercial real estate disputes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, restrictive covenants and property development issues
- Representing clients in court proceedings and tribunals
- Drafting and reviewing technical legal documents
- Working closely with transactional real estate teams to identify risks and mitigate disputes
- Participating in business development and client relationship building
About You
You’ll be a qualified solicitor with:
- 5+ years PQE in real estate disputes within a well-regarded legal practice
- Proven experience in tribunal and court work
- Strong technical skills with a high level of analytical and forensic ability
- Clear and concise drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to resolving client issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
- A genuine interest in real estate and dispute resolution
Desirable qualities:
- A collaborative approach and interest in growing the RED practice
- Willingness to get involved in networking and BD initiatives
- Experience advising across sectors such as healthcare, education and development
Benefits & Culture
This firm takes pride in its inclusive, flexible and progressive culture – core benefits include:
- Equal performance bonus for all staff (2024 bonus: £2,420.29 full-time equivalent)
- Generous pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
- 5 weeks’ annual leave, with the option to buy/sell a week each year
- Extra leave for house moves, weddings/civil partnerships and religious holidays
- Bonus week of leave every 11 years of continuous service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
- Income protection and life assurance
- Confidential EAP offering wellbeing, legal and financial support