Real Estate Litigation Associate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier legal firm in Cheltenham is searching for a Solicitor/Associate with 2-6 years of experience in real estate disputes. The role involves managing complex caseloads, advising a variety of clients, and working collaboratively within a hybrid model. Benefits include extensive holiday options, private medical insurance, and various perks.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Private medical and dental insurance

Healthcare cashplan

Income protection

Gym discounts

Season ticket discounts

Qualifications

• 2-6 years' PQE in real estate disputes.
• Strong technical knowledge in property litigation.
• Commitment to business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of real estate disputes.
• Advise clients including landlords, tenants, and developers.
• Draft and manage litigation documentation.
• Work closely with barristers and experts.

Skills

Property litigation knowledge

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Overview

REAL ESTATE DISPUTES SOLICITOR - TOP TIER LEGAL 500 FIRM. Job Title: Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate. Department: Real Estate Disputes. Salary: DOE ~ up to £85K. Hours: Full time. Location: Cheltenham, hybrid, 2-3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of real estate disputes across residential and commercial property, including lease renewals, dilapidations, service charge recovery, boundary issues, rights of way, restrictive covenants, nuisance.
• Advise a wide range of clients, from landlords, tenants, and developers to investors, landowners, and public or not-for-profit organisations.
• Draft and manage pre-action correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and other litigation documentation, taking cases through to conclusion.
• Work closely with barristers, experts, and colleagues across real estate, development, planning, construction, and finance teams to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Attend client meetings, provide strategic updates, and ensure advice is practical, commercial, and aligned to client objectives.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to business development to enhance the team's profile.

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years' PQE in real estate disputes (other levels considered depending on experience).
• Strong technical knowledge of property litigation ideally both commercial and residential property.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative team player, with experience working alongside colleagues in related practice areas.
• Commitment to business development and building long-term client relationships.

In Return

• Up to 27 days holiday + bank + option to buy and sell
• Life assurance
• Private medical and dental insurance + Healthcare cashplan + income protection
• Various other perks and discounts including legal services, gym discounts, shops, season tickets etc.
• Many more.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)