Real Estate Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK & International Law Firm in Newcastle is looking for a Real Estate Litigation Associate to join a growing national team. The role focuses on advising corporate occupiers and landlords on a broad spectrum of property disputes, with opportunities to handle lease renewals, dilapidations, and landlord-tenant issues.

You will work in a supportive environment with access to experienced lawyers and paralegal support, developing technical expertise and taking ownership of matters while

Qualifications

• English & Welsh Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Real Estate Litigation.
• Experience in lease renewals, dilapidations, landlord and tenant disputes, forfeiture, possession or related property litigation.
• Strong technical ability with a practical and commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising corporate occupiers, landlords and clients on a broad range of commercial property disputes.
• Acting on opposed and unopposed lease renewals and related matters.
• Managing matters independently with high-quality client service and teamwork.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Client relationships

Education

English & Welsh Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Lease renewals

Landlord & tenant disputes

Job description

Real Estate Litigation Associate

Location: Newcastle

Firm: Leading UK & International Law Firm

Salary: Lucrative Salary + Excellent Benefits

The Role

If you’re a Real Estate Litigation Lawyer looking for a role where you can build your expertise, work with household-name clients and be part of a supportive national team, this could be the next step up in your career you're looking for.

This international firm is looking to appoint a Real Estate Litigation Associate to join its established and growing national Real Estate Litigation team in Newcastle, where flexible and hybrid working is not just something that is talked about but actually put into practice.

The work is centred around real estate litigation, with a particularly strong corporate occupier client base across the retail sector. You’ll work with well-known names including major retailers and brands, alongside significant telecoms clients. The team handles a broad range of property disputes, including asset management, dilapidations, lease renewals, forfeiture, landlord and tenant issues and telecoms work, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge across areas where you may not yet have experience.

The team is set up to support development, with access to experienced lawyers and dedicated Real Estate paralegal support, alongside a real emphasis on giving people the opportunity to learn and take ownership of their work. Whether you’re looking to develop your technical expertise as a junior lawyer or are a more experienced lawyer seeking senior progression, the team is open to supporting the right person and helping you build on your existing experience.

The Work

• Advising corporate occupiers, landlords and other clients on a broad range of commercial property disputes.
• Acting on opposed and unopposed lease renewals.
• Advising on contractual and statutory notices.
• Handling dilapidations disputes and settlement negotiations.
• Advising on asset management issues and landlord and tenant disputes.
• Dealing with forfeiture, possession, rent arrears and landlord remedies including CRAR.
• Advising on restrictive covenants, break options, rights of way and boundary disputes.
• Handling trespass, nuisance and other commercial property disputes.
• Developing experience in telecoms property litigation, working with major telecoms operators.
• Advising on property issues arising from insolvency.
• Managing your own matters and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality client service.
• Working closely with the transactional Real Estate team on matters arising from property deals and development.
• Developing relationships with existing and new clients and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Your Experience

• English & Welsh Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Real Estate Litigation
• Experience in areas such as lease renewals, dilapidations, landlord and tenant disputes, forfeiture, possession, rent arrears or property-related litigation.
• Strong technical ability combined with a practical and commercial approach.
• Comfortable taking ownership of your matters while knowing when to seek support.
• A positive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Clear interest in developing a long-term career within Real Estate Litigation.

Why This Role?

• Join an established national Real Estate Litigation team within a leading UK and international law firm.
• Work with an impressive portfolio of household-name corporate occupiers and major telecoms clients.
• Broad commercial property litigation exposure, with the opportunity to develop into specialist areas.
• A team with low turnover and a supportive culture.
• Strong training and development, with experienced lawyers willing to invest in your progression.
• Access to dedicated real estate paralegal support and wider Legal Operations and Business Services teams.
• National team structure with opportunities to work across offices and with colleagues across the wider Real Estate practice.