Real Estate Disputes Partner

Anakin Seal Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an accomplished Property Disputes Partner to join its London office. The role offers significant influence, autonomy, and a strong platform for growth, focusing on complex commercial property disputes and developing new business opportunities. Candidates with successful track records in litigation and strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply for this senior appointment with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration structure

Partnership-level benefits package

Support from the wider Real Estate division

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial property litigator with a strong track record.
• Established client following and a business plan for growth.
• Proven success in developing new client relationships and business.
• Strategic mindset to identify market opportunities.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Outstanding reputation for client service in property litigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex commercial property disputes.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Shape the direction of the department.
• Build a profitable, high-performing team.
• Work closely with the Head of Property Disputes.

Job description

Role Overview

A leading UK law firm is seeking an accomplished Property Disputes Partner to join its London office and play a key role in driving the continued expansion of its Real Estate Disputes practice.

This is a high-profile strategic appointment offering genuine influence, autonomy, and a strong platform for growth. The successful candidate will lead on complex commercial property disputes, develop new business opportunities, and work closely with the Head of Property Disputes and the wider Real Estate team to deliver ambitious growth plans.

You will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the department, leverage an existing network of clients and referrers, and take ownership of building a profitable, high-performing team in one of the firm’s most dynamic practice areas.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• Experienced commercial property litigator with a strong track record of advising on complex, high-value disputes.
• Established client following and a demonstrable business plan for sustainable growth.
• Proven success in developing new client relationships and converting business development initiatives into revenue.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify market opportunities and position the practice for long-term success.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with the ability to manage matters profitably and meet key performance targets.
• Outstanding reputation for client service and technical excellence within property litigation.

What’s on Offer?

• A senior appointment within a progressive, commercially ambitious London firm.
• The freedom to shape and grow a practice area with full support from the wider Real Estate division.
• Exposure to complex, high-value disputes for a sophisticated client base across multiple sectors.
• Significant opportunity to build on an established platform and influence strategic direction at firm level.
• Competitive remuneration structure and partnership-level benefits package, rewarding performance and contribution.
• A modern, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation, and measurable results.