Real Estate Disputes - NQ-4PQE

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

BCL Legal is working with a leading national law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Real Estate Litigation Associate (NQ-4 PQE). The role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and exposure to high-quality property disputes for a prestigious client base.

You will advise on landlord and tenant disputes, draft and research, manage your caseload with supervision, and contribute to business development within a supportive team. The firm emphasizes progression and training.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with NQ-4 years PQE in real estate/property litigation.
• Experience with landlord and tenant disputes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of real estate disputes, with emphasis on landlord and tenant matters.
• Work with high-profile clients across retail, leisure, development, investment and public sectors.
• Prepare case documentation, undertake legal research and liaise with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Take responsibility for elements of your own caseload, with supervision.
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing.
• Support team initiatives and training.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE)

Job description

Real Estate Litigation Associate | NQ-4 PQE | Birmingham

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate to join their highly regarded team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ-4 PQE solicitor to join a market-leading practice, working on a broad range of high-quality property disputes for an impressive client base. Flexible hybrid working is available.

The Role:

• Advise on a broad range of real estate disputes, with a particular focus on landlord and tenant matters.
• Work with high-profile clients across the retail, leisure, development, investment and public sectors.
• Gain exposure to matters including break notices, dilapidations, forfeiture, lease renewals, possession claims, rent recovery, service charges, restrictive covenants and land registration issues.
• Prepare case documentation, undertake legal research and liaise with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Take responsibility for elements of your own caseload, with appropriate supervision and support.
• Contribute to business development, team initiatives and knowledge sharing.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with NQ-4 years PQE in real estate/property litigation.
• Ideally some experience of landlord and tenant disputes.
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within a leading real estate litigation practice.

Why Join:

You will join one of the largest and most experienced Real Estate Litigation teams in the UK, working alongside highly experienced lawyers and gaining exposure to complex and high-value disputes. The team offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with structured training, hands‑on experience and excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

The firm offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior property litigator looking to develop their experience within a market-leading national practice and work with an impressive range of clients.