Solicitor / Associate

PT group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PT group's dynamic Real Estate Disputes Team as a Junior Disputes Solicitor and immerse yourself in a high-demand area of law. You will work on high-profile cases, develop invaluable skills, and benefit from a supportive environment aimed at accelerating your career progression. Ideal for ambitious lawyers eager to make an impact while building a strong professional network.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor or near qualification.
• Willingness to specialise in real estate disputes.
• Motivated to develop skills in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex legal issues related to real estate disputes.
• Work collaboratively with a close-knit team.
• Receive mentorship from experienced partners.

Skills

Ambition

Problem Solving

Networking

Job description

About The Role

Specialise Early, Stand Out, and Grow Your Career: Join Our Real Estate Disputes Team

Are you a Junior Disputes Solicitor ready to make your mark? Take the next step in your career by specialising early in a dynamic, fast-growing area. Here’s why specialising in real estate disputes could be your perfect career move:

• Develop a High-Demand Skillset: Specialising early in real estate disputes allows you to develop an in-demand expertise that sets you apart from your peers. In a field that combines law with real-world problem solving, you’ll gain a skillset that’s relevant, valuable, and respected in the industry.
• Work with Household Names: Get involved in quality, high-profile work that has real impact. As part of our real estate disputes team, you’ll work on matters for leading clients across various sectors, gaining invaluable experience and exposure to some of the biggest players in the market.
• Build Your Reputation Internally and Externally: Specialisation isn’t just about honing technical skills. It’s about making your mark and becoming a trusted advisor. By focusing on real estate disputes, you’ll enhance your reputation, both inside the firm and with clients and industry professionals alike.
• Expand Your Network with Key Industry Contacts: Real estate disputes involve lawyers, surveyors, valuers, and other professionals within the sector. This is your chance to grow a strong, wide-ranging network that will benefit you for years to come.
• Solve Complex Problems and Add Real Value: Real estate disputes offer a rewarding challenge. You’ll help clients navigate complex issues, solve problems, and achieve their goals – all while developing your ability to add real value to each matter.
• Fast-Track Your Career to Partnership: Specialising early in a growing field can significantly accelerate your career trajectory. Our senior partners have found that specialising in real estate disputes provided a platform for career growth and partnership. We are now looking for bright, ambitious junior lawyers to join us and build on that success.
• Be Part of a Supportive, Growing Team: We believe in collaboration and mentoring. Our real estate disputes team is close-knit, supportive, and experienced – providing an ideal environment for you to thrive and develop your career with guidance from senior colleagues.

About You

Join Our Growing Team: We’re expanding our real estate disputes team across multiple offices and want to speak with ambitious junior solicitors based in Cheltenham, Worcester, Birmingham, Cambridge, or the Thames Valley.

Location isn’t a barrier: Our team handles high-quality work from across the UK, and we’re open to candidates regardless of location or limited experience in this sector. What matters is your ambition and desire to specialise in a fast-paced, rewarding area of law.

As part of our team, you’ll be mentored and managed by leading real estate disputes partners, who will support your development and help you become a future star of the practice. We are committed to investing in your growth and success.

About Us

• Benefits of working with us:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits those who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy working on interesting matters, gaining experience to develop their careers. We give responsibility early, back good ideas, and foster a warm, energetic environment with a sense of fun.

Career progression at HCR: Our growth creates opportunities for ambitious individuals. Your career plan can align with our growth. Expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious colleagues who enjoy solving client problems and celebrating successes. Our offices foster a sense of community and collaboration across teams.

Our values and achievements: As a Times Best Law firm and among the UK Top 60, we provide comprehensive legal services. We take an entrepreneurial, flexible approach, focusing on client needs and delivering excellent outcomes. With over 800 staff, including 150 partners, and the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation, we are well-established across ten offices in England and Wales, including recent expansions in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Thames Valley, and a regional hub in Northampton.

We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace that nurtures talent. We are also armed forces-friendly.

We encourage you to apply and let us know if we can support your application process. Please submit your CV if interested.

A note for recruitment agencies: Our Resourcing Team manages recruitment and works with preferred agencies. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to employees or partners will not be considered, and we reserve the right to pursue these candidates without fees.