As part of our AG2030 Growth Strategy, we are excited to appoint a newly qualified Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team to provide expert legal advice in high-value, high-profile, and complex property litigation matters, alongside more traditional real estate disputes work.
* Part of the Real Estate Group, the Real Estate Disputes team is led by 7 Partners across Leeds, Manchester and London. The London team is made up of 3 Partners, 2 Managing Associates and an excellent cohort of Associates, offering a supportive environment with peers and senior lawyers to work alongside.
* Clients include an impressive range of institutional landlords, well known retailers, leading investors, developers and infrastructure companies.
* The London team have key experience acting on a range of high-value, high-profile and complex litigation cases, with specialisms in the Building Safety Act, the living sector, and development disputes.
* More generally we undertake the usual contentious property matters including dilapidations, lease renewals, rent review, professional negligence and general property management work.
* Our lawyers are known for their technical excellence, commercial acumen, and strategic litigation approach, often involved in precedent-setting and cross-border matters.
* We invest heavily in the development of our people, and we offer mentoring, leadership training, and international collaboration opportunities as part of long-term career growth. This is a very stable, collegiate and ambitious team who pride themselves on collaboration and teamwork.
What You'll Do:
* You can expect a varied and broad mix of work in all forms of real estate disputes. Responsibilities will include dealing with a full range of landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals (contested and uncontested), dilapidation claims, service of break notices, forfeiture and possession actions.
* You will be part of team acting on a range of high-value, high-profile and complex litigation cases. Clients include developers, landlords, tenants, banks/ financial institutions, insolvency practitioners and professional advisors.
* You can expect to be involved in work spanning building safety, rights of light, joint ventures and new and upcoming areas in the sector.
* You will handle your own matters (with supervision) and assist the Partners and more senior members of the team on more complex matters. You will play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the Group and to the firm.
* This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with excellent prospects for career development. We have a strong reputation for providing Associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive, stretching environment. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development. We encourage Associates to help the team in developing and building relationships with new and existing clients through business development initiatives.
* Fee earners are expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. The team are located at our brand new headquarters in the City.
Who We're Looking For:
* You are a newly qualified Solicitor or are due to qualify by September 2026
* Self-motivated, proactive, detail-focused, a person of sound judgment.
* Fast learner with commercial approach.
* Excellent client relationship skills and effective communicator.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Collaborative team player.
Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
Interested?
If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!
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