Job Description
Senior Associate / Partner – Real Estate Disputes | London, City | Leading L500 Firm | Hybrid Working 3 Days Per Week | Excellent Benefits
The Firm:
This Leading Legal 500 firm combines commercial strength with an entrepreneurial culture. With 100+ fee-earners, 130+ staff firm-wide, and £17M+ annual turnover, it offers a stable, well-resourced platform with clear growth ambitions.
The Real Estate Disputes & Secured Recovery team is a core practice area, acting on complex, high-value disputes for landlords, developers and lenders. The firm operates a modern, flexible model, offering up to three days per week hybrid working.
The Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Partner to take a leading role within the RED & SR team.
You will manage and lead complex matters including:
* Developer and right to light disputes
* Party wall and trespass claims
* Landlord & tenant litigation
* Possession and mortgage claims
* Contested lease renewals, forfeiture and secured recovery
Beyond case leadership, you will play a strategic role in client development, cross-referrals and team supervision, helping shape the next phase of the department’s growth.
Why This Role?
* Leadership within a Legal 500-ranked team – Take a visible role in a respected disputes practice.
* Clear route to Partnership or lateral Partner platform – Genuine influence over team direction and growth.
* High-quality, complex work – Act on substantial real estate and secured recovery litigation.
* Strong commercial foundation – Join a £17M+ turnover firm with ambitious expansion plans.
* Hybrid flexibility – Up to three days per week working from home.
* Opportunity to build profile and client base – Supported by an established London platform.
The Candidate & Benefits:
* You will be an experienced RED&SR lawyer with a strong track record in complex real estate disputes, ideally within a London commercial practice.
* At Senior Associate level, you will be ready to step into a broader leadership role. At Partner level, you will bring strategic thinking, client relationship strength, and a desire to help grow the practice further.
* A highly competitive remuneration package, aligned with seniority and contribution, alongside flexible hybrid working and genuine progression prospects.
This is a compelling move for a Senior Lawyer seeking greater influence, leadership responsibility and a strong commercial platform from which to grow.