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Property Litigation Lawyer

BCL Legal

City Of London

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GBP 70,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

A leading UK law firm in London is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer to lead significant property dispute cases. This role offers a chance to work on high-value property disputes while developing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, this opportunity is ideal for lawyers with 5-8 years' PQE looking for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Flexible benefits package
Investment in career progression
Supportive working environment

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years' PQE in property litigation.
  • Experience in leading complex property disputes.
  • Strong mentoring skills for junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on significant property dispute cases.
  • Develop and manage client relationships.
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers.
  • Shape and contribute to business development.

Skills

Property litigation expertise
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Strategic thinking
Job description
Overview

Property Litigation Lawyer | Leading UK Law Firm | City of London

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer (Senior Associate to Legal Director) to join a nationally recognised Property Litigation team, acting for some of the UK's most high-profile clients. The role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value property disputes while taking on a senior position within a market-leading practice. You will play a key role in driving the team forward, with responsibility for leading on significant cases, developing client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and shaping business development strategy.

The firm offers a collaborative culture, clear career progression, and a dynamic environment that values technical excellence and commercial insight. For ambitious litigators with 5-8 years' PQE, this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with a clear pathway for advancement.

Responsibilities
  • Lead on significant property dispute cases and provide strategic direction for complex matters.
  • Develop and manage client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.
  • Shape and contribute to business development initiatives and opportunities.
  • Handle a broad spectrum of property disputes, including:
  • Landlord and tenant litigation (lease renewals, break notices, dilapidations, forfeiture, rent recovery, service charge disputes)
  • Investment and development-related disputes
  • Rights to light, restrictive covenants and land registration issues
  • Property-related insolvency
  • Niche areas such as telecommunications, judicial review, and agricultural law

Clients include household names across retail, leisure, development, and the public sector, as well as investment landlords, developers, and local authorities. The team is recognised nationally for its strategic, commercially focused advice and for resolving even the most challenging disputes.

You will be joining one of the largest and most experienced Property Litigation practices in the UK, known for its market profile, high-quality client base, and supportive culture. The team invests heavily in professional development, offering hands-on experience, structured learning, and the opportunity to make your mark as a senior litigator.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
  • Genuine investment in career progression
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment where initiative and collaboration are rewarded

This is a top 50 UK law firm with offices nationwide and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. The firm has been awarded Platinum Standard for Investors in People, reflecting its commitment to culture, diversity, and staff wellbeing.

Next steps

If you are a talented property litigator seeking a career-defining move, we would love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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