Property Disputes - Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior/Principal Associate in Real Estate Disputes at a leading national law firm in Birmingham, hybrid working. You will manage a varied caseload of complex commercial property disputes and advise investors, developers, and public sector clients.

You will handle disputes through County Court, High Court and Tribunals, supervise junior lawyers, and play an active role in business development and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE with strong Real Estate Disputes experience.
• Hands-on experience of court and tribunal proceedings.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Confident managing your own caseload and working with clients directly.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and support Partners on more complex matters.
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to their development.
• Play an active role in business development, networking and client relationship management.
• Handle disputes through County Court, High Court and Tribunals, as well as ADR.
• Advise on a range of commercial property disputes including possession and forfeiture, lease renewals and rent reviews.

Skills

Real estate disputes

Court proceedings

Drafting

Business development

Client management

mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

Senior/Principal Associate - Real Estate Disputes | 6+ PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working

The Role

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Senior/Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate Disputes team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Partners on a varied caseload of complex commercial property disputes, advising a broad client base including investors, developers, public sector organisations, universities, healthcare providers and charities.

The role will involve a strong mix of property litigation and advisory work, including possession and forfeiture claims, lease renewals, rent reviews, adverse possession, rights of way, option disputes and other commercial property matters. You will handle disputes through the County Court, High Court and Tribunals, as well as through ADR.

You will manage your own caseload, support Partners on more complex matters, supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in business development, networking and client relationship management.

About You

• 6+ years' PQE with strong, broad Real Estate Disputes experience
• Hands-on experience of court and tribunal proceedings
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• Confident managing your own caseload and working with clients directly
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• An interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team

The Firm

Join a nationally recognised firm with an excellent reputation for the quality of its work and a genuinely collaborative culture. The firm is committed to investing in its people and offers excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive and inclusive environment.