Senior Associate - Real Estate Litigation
Senior Associate - Real Estate Litigation
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Overview
Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.
Today we have UK offices in theCity of LondonBasingstokeBirminghamCambridgeGuildfordOxfordandReadingwhile our growing overseas network stretches from Asia to South America through our presence inSingaporePiraeusParis andMadrid. We have 140 partners and over 850 people in total.
We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors particularly technology private wealth shipping and real estate. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences education retail sports and entertainment and international trade.
Among our clients we count multi-national corporations public companies professional partnerships banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals owner managed businesses and start-ups. We are conscious that our culture and close working relationships are vital assets and we are determined to maintain these as we increase in size.
OurReal EstateDisputes team are seeking a new Senior Associate hire into our London office.
Responsibilities
The Real Estate Disputes team deliver a high-quality legal service. The primary focus of the role will be on residential property issues with a focus on issues arising from the Building Safety Act 2022.
You will enjoy a challenging and varied caseload as well as excellent professional development opportunities. The team is assisted by outstanding knowledge lawyers and dedicated support staff.
The department acts for a broad range of clients including;
- Commercial landlords and some tenants.
- Investors.
- Developers.
- Ground rent and other residential landlords.
- Social Housing organisations.
- Private individuals.
The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy. We expect 3 days per week in the office.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
- Experience of a range of residential matters is sought including;
- Buildingsafety issues:
- Working knowledge of issues relating to the Principal Accountable Person and Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Dealing with service charge challenges and advice based on Part 5 & Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Remediation Contribution Orders and Remediation Orders.
- Advising on Enforcement Notices issued by Local Authorities.
- Queries relating to Government grant funding schemes for external wall remediation.
- Non building safety related service charge matters including s.27A applications s.20 consultation breach of covenant and related Tribunal proceedings.
- Enforcement of easements and restrictive covenants.
- Transactional support work.
There are opportunities for involvement in other areas
At our firm Diversity Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firms commitment initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees at all stages of the recruitment process and employment regardless of age gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy and maternity disability race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment please contact
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
