Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and provide strategic advice to real estate clients. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years PQE in property litigation and a strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to grow within a highly regarded team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE ideally in leading City or regional practices.
• Experience with complex Building Safety Act and/or Party Wall Act.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial lease renewals and disputes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for comprehensive advice.
• Help develop junior lawyers and promote best practices.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Landlord and tenant law expertise

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job title: Property Litigation Associate Solicitor
Location: London
Salary: £68,000-£80,000
PQE Level: 2-5 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A top‐tier London practice is seeking a property litigation solicitor with substantial post‐qualification experience to join their growing highly regarded team. This role goes beyond case handling-you'll be a strategic advisor to sophisticated real estate investors, developers, and retailers, guiding them through complex landlord-and-tenant battles, Party Wall Act challenges, and Building Safety Act compliance issues. You'll join a market-leading, directory-ranked group that values your voice, your ideas, and your ambition.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial lease renewals, forfeiture actions, boundary disputes, and statutory claims from inception through trial and appeal.
• Collaborate with planning, environmental, and construction teams to provide seamless, cross-disciplinary advice.
• Start to be involved in mid level solicitor duties, helping to develop more junior lawyers, setting best-practice standards and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Get familiar with business growth by cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to thought leadership through seminars, publications, and industry forums.

What the firm are looking for:

• A property litigator with around 2-5 years' PQE, ideally gained within leading City or regional practices handling sophisticated property disputes.
• Technical excellence in landlord and tenant law, with ideally demonstrable experience on complex Building Safety Act and/or Party Wall Act matters.
• Commerciality - with a knack for spotting risk, managing budgets, and delivering pragmatic, value-driven solutions.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within the South East please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*