Job Description
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.
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