Associate - Property Litigation

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate is seeking an Associate for Property Litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial real estate issues, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease enforcement, and development strategies. The successful candidate will provide concise legal advice to clients while managing complex cases and deadlines. The firm values a collaborative environment, providing full training for those transitioning into property litigation. If you are looking to enhance your legal career in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes is preferable.
• Comfortable delivering concise commercial advice to clients.
• Some experience with client portals and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Service of break notices and advice on their validity.
• Manage lease renewal/termination notices and court deadlines.
• Obtain possession of commercial premises and handle disputes.

Skills

Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

Commercial and civil litigation

Client advice and communication

Case management software

Telecommunications experience

Tools

Client portals

Case management software

Job description

Associate - Property Litigation

Department: Real Estate - Property Litigation

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Description

Our National Real Estate Team covers every aspect of commercial real estate work including planning and environmental, development, investment, asset management, funding, construction, landlord and tenant, and dispute resolution. Clients include shopping centre landlords, property management and development companies, telecommunications operators and infrastructure companies, health trusts and government bodies (local and central), owner occupiers, and institutions, both in the UK and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Service of break notices and advice on their validity and conditionality
• Dealing with multiple lease renewal/termination notices and proceedings under the 1954 Act (and the management of associated statutory and court deadlines)
• Potential for expanding supervisory role (subject to PQE/practical experience)
• Interpretation and enforcement of leases
• Arrears recovery and tenant insolvency
• Obtaining possession of commercial premises
• Telecommunications matters – including service of notices and issue of references in the Lands Tribunal
• Service charge disputes
• Dilapidations
• Development disputes and strategy

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes is preferable but not essential. Candidates with a strong background in commercial and civil litigation (and looking to move into property litigation) will be given serious consideration.
• Be used to delivering commercial advice to clients who do not have time to read lengthy correspondence. They should be comfortable with key date and tracker maintenance.
• Have handled a varied workload in accordance with client protocols and with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Some experience with the use of client portals and case management software would be useful.
• Any telecommunications experience acting either for landowners or operators would be useful, but full training from a well-regarded practice would be given so is not essential.
• Support marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. article writing, attending marketing events, and client training.