Ashurst Reach Consultant - Real Estate Disputes Lawyer

Ashurst; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Greater London is seeking a Real Estate Disputes lawyer to join their commercial real estate litigation team on a six-month contract. This role can be full-time or part-time, allowing for greater variety and control over work. Responsibilities include managing disputes, drafting legal documents, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in real estate litigation and excellent advocacy skills. Top-tier support is offered within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible career options

Personalized service

Top-tier support

Qualifications

• Strong track record in commercial real estate litigation.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with sound judgment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial real estate disputes.
• Draft and negotiate pleadings and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various areas of expertise.
• Contribute to client and business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial real estate litigation

Written and oral advocacy

Client-centered approach

Job description

About Ashurst

Team overview

Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm and its clients with access to a high quality talent pool of consultant lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers, project managers and paralegals, often at short notice and / or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.

Essential skills and experience

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Real Estate Disputes lawyer to join our market-leading commercial real estate litigation team on a six-month contract. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis and offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated disputes across the commercial real estate lifecycle, acting for an impressive client base of developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and funders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial real estate disputes from initial assessment through to resolution, including pre‑action strategy, ADR and litigation.
• Draft and negotiate pleadings, correspondence and settlement agreements, and provide clear, commercial advice to clients at all stages of a dispute.
• Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, planning, corporate and restructuring to deliver integrated solutions on complex and time‑critical mandates.
• Contribute to client and business development initiatives, including thought leadership, training and targeted know‑how.

About You

• Strong track record in commercial real estate litigation, with experience across development disputes
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with sound judgment, meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, client‑centred approach.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities while maintaining high standards.

Benefits of Consulting with Ashurst Reach

Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.

Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.

Top‑tier support - Have the backing of a global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.

Recruitment Process

Upon receiving your CV, one of our Talent team members will reach out for an introductory call to discuss the full recruitment process. Following this, we will invite you to an interview with the Reach leadership team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during this process, please let us know.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst Reach, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.