Real Estate Disputes Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Milton Keynes is seeking an ambitious NQ–3 PQE Solicitor to join our Real Estate Disputes team. You will handle a varied caseload of property disputes and advisory matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work at a national firm.

Join a collaborative team with strong senior guidance, a clear progression path, and hybrid working arrangements. You will develop client relationships, manage own files, and contribute to business development as your career grows.

Qualifications

• Experience or an interest in Real Estate Disputes.
• Good technical and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial approach and ability to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of real estate disputes with senior support when required.
• Advise clients on property-related issues across development or investment lifecycles.
• Assist on larger and more complex matters.
• Take responsibility for your own files and develop client-handling skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the real estate practice and contribute to BD.

Skills

Real estate disputes

Property litigation

Client relationships

Commercial mindset

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes

Experience: NQ–3 PQE

Firm: Top 50 national & international law firm

Work Options: Hybrid

A leading national and international law firm is looking to strengthen its Real Estate Disputes team in Milton Keynes, with an opportunity for an NQ–3 PQE Solicitor to join a highly regarded and well-established practice.

The team works on a broad range of high-quality real estate disputes and advisory work, acting for a varied mix of commercial clients on matters where there is genuine complexity and significant value involved.

The opportunity offers exposure to substantial, high-quality work, alongside an established team with experienced senior lawyers to learn from. You will receive strong support and guidance while having the opportunity to develop your own experience and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

The Role

You will work as part of a collaborative team on a varied caseload, gaining exposure to both contentious and advisory property matters.

Your work is likely to include:

• Handling a range of real estate disputes, with support from senior members of the team where required.
• Advising clients on property-related issues and disputes arising throughout the lifecycle of a development or investment.
• Assisting on larger and more complex matters.
• Taking responsibility for your own files and developing your client-handling skills.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate practice where matters overlap.
• Having the opportunity to get involved in business development and contribute to the continued growth of the team.

There is also scope to develop a particular area of interest as your experience grows, with the team offering a clear structure and access to experienced colleagues at different levels.

The Team

The Real Estate Disputes team is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and has built a strong reputation for the quality of its work.

The team advises a range of established businesses, investors, developers and organisations on complex property matters, with work spanning different sectors and asset classes.

You will be joining a team that has continued to grow and has a strong pipeline of interesting work. The structure provides the opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers while still having the autonomy to develop your own experience and profile.

For someone at NQ–3 PQE, it offers the chance to gain exposure to high-value and interesting work within a recognised national practice, without losing the support and accessibility of a close-knit team.

About You

The firm is looking for a Solicitor at NQ–3 PQE with experience or a genuine interest in developing within Real Estate Disputes.

You will have:

• Experience in property litigation, real estate disputes or a related area.
• Good technical and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• A commercial approach to your work.
• The ability to manage your own workload while working effectively within a wider team.
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a specialist Real Estate Disputes practice.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded national firm, work on substantial matters and develop alongside an experienced Real Estate Disputes team, with strong scope for progression as the team continues to grow.