Real Estate Disputes Solicitor
Location: Central London (Hybrid working available)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Disputes Solicitor to join a well-established and growing legal team based in Central London. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a broad and complex caseload across both residential and commercial property disputes.
We are seeking a qualified solicitor with 5–6 years PQE and strong experience in landlord and tenant matters. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that prioritises client care and consistently delivers excellent legal services.
Key Responsibilities
You will advise a varied client base on a wide range of real estate disputes, including:
* Breach of covenant matters (e.g. unauthorised assignments, alterations, or underletting)
* Commercial landlord and tenant issues: break notices, dilapidations, rent reviews, forfeiture, and surrender
* Business lease renewals under the 1954 Act
* Possession proceedings and eviction actions
* Trespass and squatter cases
* Adverse possession claims
* Boundary disputes, nuisance, and rights of way
* Easements and prescriptive rights
* Rights to light disputes and TOLATA claims
* Service charge disputes and consultation processes
You will manage your own caseload independently, providing practical and strategic advice to clients with a commercial focus.
About You
* 5–6 years PQE as a solicitor within real estate disputes or property litigation
* Confident in managing files with minimal supervision
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
* Strong verbal and written communication abilities
* Client-focused with a track record of going the extra mile
* Some business development experience is desirable
* A small referral network would be advantageous
What’s on Offer?
* Join a reputable firm with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working with a Central London office base
* Interesting and varied caseload
* Long-term career progression opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to owen.mullee@eclecticrecruitment.co.uk
Due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 working days, please assume the position has been filled.