Overview
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Join our leading Real Estate Disputes team in Birmingham. The role is for an Associate (2 - 4 PQE) to join the Birmingham office, working with a close-knit team of six fee earners and Partners Richard New and Sam Maw.
This position offers variety with a broad and challenging caseload. You will work with prestigious clients including local and central government bodies, leading universities, NHS trusts and major charities, with exposure to high-profile matters across multiple sectors.
The team has strong internal and external reputation and maintains good relationships with principal property sets of counsel and with local chambers.
The role and responsibilities
* Engage in a stimulating mix of litigation and consultancy work on a broad range of property issues (possession, forfeiture, lease renewals, rent reviews, adverse possession, rights of way, option disputes, protestor injunctions).
* Collaborate with the non-contentious real estate team to help clients proactively avoid disputes and represent them in the High Court, County Court, First Tier and Upper Tribunals, and through ADR methods such as arbitration and expert determination.
* Work with the national Real Estate Disputes team and participate in marketing and seminar activities.
What we are looking for
* Excellent writing style and clear, logical drafting ability, backed by strong technical analysis and attention to detail.
* Strong time and paper management, communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine interest in growing the practice.
* Willingness to learn and build a broad range of experience; proactive approach to marketing and relationship-building with clients and agents.
* Solid commitment to real estate disputes with high-level analytical and litigation skills and potential to handle increasingly complex matters.
* Pragmatic problem-solving mindset, ability to make a positive impression with clients and stakeholders, and a collaborative approach with colleagues across teams.
What you will do day to day
* Assist on a range of cases across litigation and advisory work, including advising on property issues and assisting with hearings in key courts and tribunals.
* Collaborate with colleagues across teams to deliver client-focused solutions and contribute to business development and marketing efforts.
Benefits
As you’d expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre-employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening including a basic DBS, verification of right to work, a three-year employment history and a self-declaration. Full details are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. We build personal relationships with advice tailored to individual needs. Our 1,250+ people and over 750 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients. We are ranked in the top 50 UK law firms and value our people; our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.” We are also listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and were awarded Platinum Investors in People.
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, with flexible working arrangements and workplace adjustments as needed.
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