Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 65000 to 90000 bonus (dependent on experience)
Experience: 2 to 5 years PQE (preferred)
This is a great opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join a specialist Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham working on a broad mix of contentious property matters.
Youll run your own caseload with appropriate supervision support on more complex disputes and ADR and build strong client relationships across a varied client base.
The Opportunity
Advise on landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals dilapidations and forfeiture)
Handle development-related disputes (including rights of light restrictive covenants and boundary issues)
Manage possession claims and trespass actions
Support property insolvency and enforcement work
Draft pleadings witness statements and instructions to counsel
Attend hearings mediations and client meetings
Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision
Support senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters
Contribute to team training knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members
Get involved in marketing and business development initiatives
What Were Looking For
Essential
Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
Experience in contentious property / real estate dispute resolution
Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes
Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings
Excellent written and verbal communication
Organised methodical approach with strong attention to detail
Commercial mindset and a collaborative working style
Desirable
2 to 5 years PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)
Experience handling a broad range of landlord and tenant and development-related disputes
Whats On Offer
Salary of 65000 to 90000 bonus (dependent on experience)
Birmingham location
Varied caseload across litigation and ADR
Support coaching and structured development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options pension wellbeing support and additional benefits)
About Our Client
Our client is a national law firm with a specialist property disputes capability known for straight-talking commercially focused advice and a collaborative approach. The team acts for a broad range of clients including developers investors landlords tenants and public sector bodies.
Location & Working Arrangements
Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
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Required Experience:
IC