Property/Commercial Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is representing a property and commercial disputes practice in London seeking a solicitor with 3+ PQE to handle a mixed caseload. The role focuses on Property Litigation for developers, landlords and tenants, with growing Commercial Litigation exposure.

You will work in a dynamic Disputes team that values autonomy, direct client contact and close collaboration with senior lawyers, including opportunities to contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in Property and Commercial Litigation.
• Experience across both Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
• Strong Property Litigation with developers/landlords/tenants.
• Interest in expanding Commercial Litigation.
• Ability to work independently and with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed Property and Commercial Litigation caseload (approx. 70/30 split, subject to change).
• Advise on landlord/tenant disputes, dilapidations, leases and related property issues; manage wider ownership disputes.
• Work on contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, and professional negligence matters as the practice grows.
• Collaborate with Head of Department and contribute to business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Property Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Client management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Property & Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Broad Disputes Practice | London

If you’re a litigator looking for a genuinely mixed disputes role, this is an opportunity to join an established London practice where you can continue developing your Property Litigation expertise while building greater exposure to Commercial Litigation.

The current caseload is weighted towards Property Litigation, although the Commercial Litigation side of the practice is growing. This creates a particularly good opportunity for someone who already has experience across both areas and wants to develop into a broader commercial disputes lawyer over the coming years.

The Firm

This is an established West End law firm with a broad commercial and private client practice and a longstanding client base.

The firm offers a supportive environment where lawyers are trusted to take responsibility for their work while still benefiting from close collaboration with colleagues. The structure gives Associates the opportunity to work directly with clients and senior lawyers rather than operating within a heavily layered team.

The Disputes team reflects this approach, with lawyers running their own cases while regularly working together on larger or more complex matters.

The Role

You will join the Disputes team handling a mixed caseload currently comprising approximately 70% Property Litigation and 30% Commercial Litigation, although this balance is expected to evolve as the Commercial Litigation practice continues to develop.

On the property side, you will predominantly act for developers, landlords and commercial tenants, handling matters such as landlord and tenant disputes, dilapidations, business lease renewals, forfeiture and wider property ownership and development-related disputes.

Alongside this, you will work on Commercial Litigation matters including contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims and other complex commercial disputes. You will have the opportunity to work alongside the Head of Department on more complex matters and build your experience in this area as the practice grows.

You will have autonomy to run your own cases while working collaboratively with the wider team where appropriate. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to business development and develop your own relationships within the firm's client base and wider network.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE
• Experience across both Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation
• Strong Property Litigation experience, ideally involving developers, landlords and/or commercial tenants
• Genuine interest in continuing to develop your Commercial Litigation experience
• Comfortable running matters independently while also working collaboratively
• Commercially minded and confident dealing directly with clients
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Willing to contribute to business development and the wider growth of the practice

What’s On Offer

• Mixed Property and Commercial Litigation caseload
• Competitive salary and wider package
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to develop a broader Commercial Litigation practice
• Exposure to more complex disputes alongside the Head of Department
• Autonomy to manage your own cases
• Direct client contact and responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative Disputes team
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the practice

This is a strong opportunity for a litigator who enjoys Property Litigation but does not want to become restricted to a purely property-focused practice, offering the scope to develop a broader Commercial Litigation skill set within a supportive London team.