Associate - Real Estate Dispute Resolution Birmingham | 2-5 PQE A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate to join its well-established Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad and high-quality range of contentious property matters, supporting experienced senior lawyers and gaining meaningful responsibility from day one. The role You'll be involved in a varied and engaging mix of contentious property work, advising clients across a broad range of real estate disputes. The role will include: Advising on landlord and tenant matters such as lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture Acting on disputes arising from development projects, including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues Managing possession proceedings and trespass-related claims Assisting with property insolvency and enforcement matters Preparing court documentation, including statements of case, witness evidence and counsel instructions Attending hearings, mediations and client meetings Running your own matters with support and guidance as appropriate Assisting senior team members on complex litigation and ADR cases Supporting marketing, profile-raising and business development activity This role offers outstanding exposure to high-quality work and the chance to learn from highly experienced practitioners in a supportive environment. The team The Real Estate Dispute Resolution team is a specialist, well-regarded group within a wider national property practice. The team is known for its commercial, straight-talking approach and its ability to resolve complex disputes with clarity and confidence. You'll join a genuinely collaborative and approachable team that acts for developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies, working closely with clients to deliver practical and effective solutions. About you You'll be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 2-5 years' PQE in property litigation. You'll have: Strong technical knowledge of real estate disputes Experience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings The ability to manage your own workload effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach A genuine enthusiasm to learn, develop and progress Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in property litigation, gain exposure to complex and varied disputes, and be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and commercial thinking. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data