Property litigation solcitor

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Digital GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

App-based health and wellbeing tools

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Litigation team. You will manage a varied caseload of complex, high-value commercial property disputes and work closely with clients to provide clear, commercially focused advice.

The role offers hybrid working, progression toward senior leadership, and the chance to contribute to business development within an award-winning international team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in real estate litigation.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships.
• Strong understanding of high-value commercial property disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property disputes.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Directly advise clients with clear, commercially focused guidance.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the transactional Real Estate team and wider national practice.
• Progress toward leadership roles.

Job description

I’m currently working with a Top 30 international law firm that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join its award-winning Real Estate Litigation team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Litigation lawyer to join a highly regarded national practice, working alongside recognised specialists and handling a broad range of complex, high-value commercial property disputes.

The team acts for an impressive national client base and offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility, build strong client relationships and continue progressing within an established and growing practice.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload of commercial property disputes, including:

• Opposed and unopposed lease renewals
• Restrictive covenants
• Break options
• Dilapidations
• Rights of way
• Boundary disputes
• Trespass and nuisance
• Possession proceedings
• Insolvency-related property disputes
• Strategic and commercially focused dispute resolution

You will also:

• Take responsibility for complex and high-value matters
• Work directly with clients, providing clear and commercially focused adviceBuild and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and supervise more junior members of the team
• Play an active role in business development and client initiatives
• Work closely with the transactional Real Estate team and wider national practice
• Have the opportunity to continue developing towards Legal Director and senior leadership level

The Package

Hybrid working available

The wider benefits package includes:

• 25 days’ annual leave + public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme, up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Digital GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• App-based health and wellbeing tools

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility and a clear route for further progression.

You’ll be joining an award-winning international team, with access to sophisticated clients and complex disputes, while being given the platform to develop your own profile and progress towards the next stage of your career.

If you’re considering your next move and would like to hear more about the role, team and firm, I’d be very happy to have a confidential conversation.