Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in North London is seeking a Property Litigation Associate with 4+ years PQE. You'll manage various disputes, mentor juniors, and contribute to business development in a supportive, hybrid work environment. The role offers a genuine path to senior positions and a competitive performance-based bonus structure.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Flexible home/office balance

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Confident and technically strong property litigation solicitor.
• Experience across a range of property litigation matters.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex matters and mentor junior colleagues.
• Contribute to business development.
• Handle commercial and residential landlord/tenant disputes.

Skills

Property litigation

Managing caseload

Mentoring junior colleagues

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Property Litigation Associate - 4+ PQE
Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers ranked Firm | North London | Hybrid Working | Structured Bonus & Career Progression

The Firm:

With deep roots in London's legal landscape, this firm began as a trusted advisor to two of the UK's largest banks - and has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking practice recognised as Top Tier by the Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked across multiple departments.

Based in North London, this vibrant firm blends its rich heritage with a progressive culture. It offers hybrid working, a market-leading bonus scheme, and a strong track record of internal promotion. Here, lawyers are supported, not stifled - and long-term career development is more than just a talking point.

The Role:

As a Property Litigation Associate (6+ PQE), you'll join a well-established and close-knit litigation team with an excellent reputation. The department has seen consistent growth, fuelled by high-quality instructions and strong leadership.

Your caseload will be varied, including:

• Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
• Dilapidation claims
• Break notices and lease terminations
• Possession proceedings
• Professional negligence and contract disputes
• Arbitration and mediation matters

You'll play a key role in managing complex matters, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to business development - with a clear route to more senior opportunities, including Partnership.

Why This Role?

• Top-tier platform - Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked firm with strong market presence
• Genuine progression - Clear, structured path to senior positions
• Hybrid working - Flexible home/office balance to suit your lifestyle
• Lucrative bonus - Highly competitive performance-based structure
• Supportive culture - Work alongside experienced, approachable leaders

The Candidate:

• You'll be a confident, technically strong Property Litigation solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

You will:

• Have experience across a range of property litigation matters
• Be comfortable managing your own caseload and supervising junior team members
• Bring commercial awareness and a desire to grow your career within a respected firm

Ready to step into a senior role with autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow? Apply now for immediate consideration.