Real Estate Disputes Senior Associate/Principal Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Structured training and development

Inclusive and supportive culture

Job summary

BCL Legal is assisting a leading national law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Senior/Principal Associate in Property Litigation. You will handle high-value real estate disputes, mentor junior lawyers, and help shape the team’s strategic direction while benefiting from hybrid working.

The role targets a commercially minded solicitor with 4 PQE+ and a track record across landlord/tenant, development disputes, and related issues. A clear path for progression awaits in a top-tier practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4 years' PQE in property litigation.
• Broad experience in landlord and tenant, rights to light, development disputes, and land registration.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-focused advice.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with client engagement and BD enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex property disputes including landlord and tenant litigation.
• Advise clients across retail, leisure, public and development sectors.
• Manage key client relationships and act as a trusted legal advisor.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal training and development.
• Take part in business development initiatives and thought leadership.
• Play a strategic role in the continued growth of the Birmingham office's real estate disputes offering.

Skills

Property litigation expertise

4 PQE+

Commercial awareness

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

Senior / Principal Associate - Property Litigation | 4PQE+ | Leading National Firm | Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

BCL Legal is working with a nationally recognised law firm seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its high-performing Property Litigation team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time position offering exposure to complex, high-value real estate disputes and a clear path for progression within a collaborative, top-tier practice.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded litigator looking to take the lead on challenging matters while mentoring junior lawyers and helping shape the strategic direction of the team.

The Role

• Lead on complex property disputes including landlord and tenant litigation, investment and development-related claims, and niche areas such as telecommunications or restrictive covenants
• Advise clients across retail, leisure, public and development sectors
• Manage key client relationships and act as a trusted legal advisor
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal training and development
• Take part in business development initiatives and thought leadership
• Play a strategic role in the continued growth of the Birmingham office's real estate disputes offering

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 4 years' PQE in property litigation
• Broad experience in landlord and tenant work, rights to light, development disputes, and land registration issues
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• A proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for client engagement and business development

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's most respected Property Litigation teams
• Handle high-profile, complex work from day one
• Enjoy a supportive and dynamic working environment
• Access to hybrid working and a strong work-life balance
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Structured training and development
• Inclusive and supportive culture