Real Estate Dispute Resolution - Associate/Senior Associate

Michael Page (UK); Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Real Estate Disputes Associate/Senior Associate to join their award-winning legal team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of high-value real estate litigation matters and advising clients on various disputes. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to work-life balance, offering a supportive environment for career progression. If you are a proactive solicitor with strong communication skills and a passion for real estate law, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career within a top-tier law firm.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Gym membership contribution

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in real estate litigation required.
• Experience in County Court and Tribunal proceedings essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse caseload of real estate litigation matters.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant issues and boundary disputes.

Skills

Real Estate Litigation

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Join a nationally recognised, award-winning legal team
• Work on high-value, complex disputes with top-tier clients

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a forward-thinking, Top 70 UK law firm known for its entrepreneurial approach and client-focused service. They have earned accolades such as Times Best Law Firm and the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark. They offer a collaborative culture, ongoing development, and genuine work-life balance.

Job Description

The Real Estate Disputes Associate/Senior Associate will be:

• Managing a diverse caseload of real estate litigation matters
• Advising clients on landlord and tenant issues, rights of light, boundary disputes, nuisance, vacant possession strategies as well as other matters
• Collaborating with the property transactional, construction, and planning teams
• Supporting and supervising junior team members across offices
• Playing a key role in client relationships and business development initiatives

The Successful Applicant

The Real Estate Disputes Associate/Senior Associate should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 2+ years PQE in real estate litigation
• Experienced in County Court, Lands Tribunal, and First-tier Tribunal proceedings
• Commercially aware, confident in managing high-value client matters
• Able to manage their own caseload and work autonomously
• A strong team player with excellent communication and client care skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and detail-oriented

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive benefits package (including generous holiday allowance, private medical, gym membership contribution etc)
• Supportive, innovative working environment with genuine career progression
• Access to a national network of top-tier litigators and full-service legal teams