Real Estate Disputes Associate

BlackRock, Inc.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Job summary

The role sits in a leading South East property litigation team seeking a solicitor with 2+ PQE in contentious property matters. You will work on commercial landlord and tenant disputes, real property issues, and development-related work, while supporting business development and delivering high standards of client care.

Hybrid working, with a strong focus on quality, diverse workload, and clear progression opportunities within a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in contentious property matters or a litigious background with a property bias.
• Strong drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Clear and accessible communication; collaborative and commercially minded.
• Interest in business development and marketing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution for contentious property matters.
• Maintain accurate case management data and contribute to BD initiatives such as e-newsletters or seminars.
• Deliver high-quality client care that drives repeat instructions.
• Work with partners and senior associates in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Business development interest

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of contentious property matters, covering commercial landlord and tenant disputes (business lease renewals, dilapidations, breaches of covenant, rent and service charge disputes, forfeiture, breaks, and rent reviews), real property disputes (restrictive covenants, adverse possession, rights of way, boundary disputes, rights to light, and telecoms), and development, overage, and insolvency-related property work. Working closely with partners and senior associates, you will handle matters from instruction through to resolution, ensuring work is scoped and delivered on time and on budget. You will maintain accurate case management data, contribute to business development initiatives such as writing for e-newsletters or attending seminars, and consistently deliver the high standard of client care that drives repeat instructions.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in contentious property matters, or a solid litigation background with a property bias and the willingness to learn. A good understanding of the key legislation governing commercial tenancies, including the Landlord and Tenant Acts and related regulations. Strong drafting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and accessibly. A collaborative and commercially minded team player, able to work effectively with colleagues and support senior lawyers as needed. Strong client care skills, with the ability to understand and deliver on differing client objectives. An interest in business development and marketing is desirable.

What's on Offer

A seat in a Legal 500 Band 1 and Chambers-ranked specialist property litigation team. High-quality, complex work for a diverse and impressive client base. A supportive, genuinely inclusive culture with gold Investors in People accreditation. Structured mentoring, professional development, and a firm that actively promotes from within. Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, life assurance, pension, 25 days' holiday plus birthday leave and bank holidays, and a range of other perks.

60000 - 70000 per annum

Gatwick, West Sussex

Permanent

Leading South East Firm | Property Litigation Associate | 2+ PQE

An opportunity to join one of the largest specialist property litigation teams in the South East, handling high-quality, complex disputes for an impressive client base that regularly sees the team pitched against leading national and City firms.

The Firm

This is a well-established, growing firm with offices across London and the South East, employing over 400 people. It provides a comprehensive range of commercial, corporate, real estate, dispute resolution, employment, and private client services. The firm has earned gold accreditation from Investors in People, with recent staff surveys boasting 90%+ satisfaction rates across multiple categories.

The Team

The Real Estate Dispute Resolution team is one of the largest standalone property litigation practices in the South East. It is highly ranked across both the Legal 500 and Chambers for Real Estate Litigation in the region.