AssociateSenior Associate – Property Litigation (Charities)

Job Title:Associate/Senior Associate - Property Litigation (Charities)

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role:Associate/Senior Associate
• Team:Charity Property
• Location:Exeter or Bristol
• Working Pattern:Full-time or Part-time

Why this role matters:We act for many of the UKs leading charities and you will play a key role in enabling them to continue their work by resolving complex property disputes and providing expert guidance to protect and preserve their vital property assets.

As winners of the Best Legal Partner to the Legacy Sector and Best Property Partner to the Legacy Sector at the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2025 we are looking for a lawyer who will share in our dedication to clients in the legacy sector.

What youll do

In this role you will:

• Advise charity and not-for-profit clients on a broad range of property litigation matters including landlord and tenant disputes lease renewals rent reviews boundary disputes rights of way adverse possession claims trespass issues possession proceedings and disputes relating to third-party rights.
• Help charity clients safeguard and maximise the value of their property portfolios by providing pragmatic commercially focused advice that protects their assets and supports their charitable objectives.
• Work closely with colleagues across our specialist Charities team including property private client and legacy professionals delivering joined-up advice on complex and often sensitive matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted adviser to charities trustees and not-for-profit organisations.
• Contribute to business development initiatives helping to strengthen our reputation as a leading adviser to the charity sector.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team ensuring clients receive an exceptional and consistently high-quality service.

What were looking for

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors with property litigation experience who are looking to develop or further specialise in advising charity and not-for-profit clients. You will bring:

• Qualified lawyer with experience handling a broad range of property litigation matters.
• Experience advising charities and not-for-profit organisations would be highly advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with a genuine interest in the sector and an enthusiasm for developing specialist expertise in charity-related property disputes.
• Exposure to contentious probate trust disputes or disputes involving charitable estates and legacies would be beneficial though not a prerequisite.
• Strong technical and analytical skills combined with the ability to provide clear practical advice tailored to clients objectives.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge mentor others and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to develop and maintain trusted client and professional networks.
• A genuine commitment to collaboration innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

What if I dont tick every box

Were not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective wed love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed we encourage you to apply.

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• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package please clickhere

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