Property Disputes Solicitor (2-5 PQE)
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join one of the South East's leading Real Estate Dispute Resolution teams. Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this specialist team advises an impressive client base including developers, investors, portfolio owners, retailers, financial institutions, charities and public sector organisations. The team is widely regarded as a market leader, handling complex and high‑value disputes across both commercial and residential property matters.
The Role
As a Property Disputes Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters. You will advise on a broad range of contentious property matters including:
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Business lease renewals
- Dilapidations and breaches of covenant
- Rent and service charge disputes
- Forfeiture, break notices and vacant possession claims
- Business rates matters
- Restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims
- Rights of way and boundary disputes
- Rights to light and telecoms disputes
- Development and overage disputes
- Construction‑related property disputes
- Landlord and tenant insolvency matters
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to networking, marketing and business development initiatives, helping to further strengthen your profile within the property sector.
About You
- Approximately 2–5 years' PQE
- Experience in contentious commercial property matters, or a strong litigation background with a property focus
- A sound understanding of landlord and tenant legislation
- Excellent technical and drafting skills
- Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
- The ability to manage matters effectively and work to deadlines
- A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a successful team environment
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join a highly respected team that consistently handles work well above its regional market peers.
Highlights
- Band 1 Legal 500‑ranked Property Litigation team
- High‑quality and complex work across residential and commercial property disputes
- Exposure to major clients, developers, investors and household‑name organisations
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Structured mentoring and professional development programmes
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
- Additional birthday leave
- A collaborative and supportive culture with an outstanding reputation for employee engagement
About the Firm
The firm has built a reputation as an employer of choice, combining ambitious growth with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and long‑term career development. Its investment in people is reflected in industry‑leading employee engagement scores and Investors in People Gold accreditation.
