Senior Associate – Real Estate Disputes

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Real Estate Disputes solicitor to join their Birmingham office. This exciting opportunity allows you to engage in complex property litigation and advisory work within a collaborative national team. You'll manage your own caseload while providing proactive solutions to a diverse client base, including major investors and healthcare clients. With a strong reputation for excellence, this firm offers a supportive culture and numerous benefits, making it an ideal place for your career growth in real estate law.

Benefits

Equal Performance Bonus

Generous Pension Scheme

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Extra Leave for Special Occasions

Enhanced Parental Pay

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Working Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in real estate disputes within a well-regarded legal practice.
• Strong technical skills with high analytical and forensic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on landlord and tenant disputes and property development issues.
• Representing clients in court proceedings and tribunals.

Skills

Real Estate Disputes

Tribunal and Court Work

Analytical Skills

Drafting Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

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05.05.2025

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Top-Tier National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid

Are you an experienced Real Estate Disputes solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? A nationally recognised law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate Disputes (RED) team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of complex property litigation and advisory work, alongside some of the most respected experts in the sector.

Why Join

• Work in a collaborative national team alongside experienced leaders in real estate litigation.
• Advise a diverse, high-quality client base, including major investors, developers, education providers, charities, and healthcare clients.
• Play a key role in strategic consultancy, litigation, and dispute prevention.
• Join a firm with a strong reputation for real estate excellence and a supportive, people-focused culture.

The Role

This role offers a stimulating mix of active litigation and preventative advisory work, working closely with the firm's sizeable non-contentious real estate team. You’ll manage your own caseload and support on complex matters across tribunals and courts, offering proactive solutions on a wide range of commercial real estate disputes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and property development issues.
• Representing clients in court proceedings and tribunals.
• Drafting and reviewing technical legal documents.
• Working closely with transactional real estate teams to identify risks and mitigate disputes.
• Participating in business development and client relationship building.

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE in real estate disputes within a well-regarded legal practice.
• Proven experience in tribunal and court work.
• Strong technical skills with high analytical and forensic abilities.
• Clear and concise drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to resolving client issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• A genuine interest in real estate and dispute resolution.
• A collaborative approach and interest in growing the RED practice.
• Willingness to engage in networking and business development initiatives.
• Experience advising sectors such as healthcare, education, and development.

Benefits & Culture

• Inclusive, flexible, and progressive culture.
• Core benefits include:
• Equal performance bonus for all staff.
• Generous pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional weeks.
• Extra leave for house moves, weddings, and religious holidays.
• Bonus week of leave every 11 years of service.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Confidential EAP offering wellbeing, legal, and financial support.

To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email] or contact G2 Legal for more information.