An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join one of the South East's leading Real Estate Dispute Resolution teams.
Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, this specialist team advises an impressive client base including developers, investors, portfolio owners, retailers, financial institutions, charities and public sector organisations. The team is widely regarded as a market leader, handling complex and high-value disputes across both commercial and residential property matters.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated property disputes practice within a large, full-service law firm that combines the quality of work typically associated with major city firms with the culture, flexibility and career development opportunities of a leading regional practice.
The Role As a Property Disputes Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters.
You will advise on a broad range of contentious property matters including:
Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
Business lease renewals
Dilapidations and breaches of covenant
Rent and service charge disputes
Forfeiture, break notices and vacant possession claims
Business rates matters
Restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims
Rights of way and boundary disputes
Rights to light and telecoms disputes
Development and overage disputes
Construction-related property disputes
Landlord and tenant insolvency mattersYou will also have the opportunity to contribute to networking, marketing and business development initiatives, helping to further strengthen your profile within the property sector.
About You We are keen to speak with qualified solicitors who have:
Approximately 2-5 years' PQE
Experience in contentious commercial property matters, or a strong litigation background with a property focus
A sound understanding of landlord and tenant legislation
Excellent technical and drafting skills
Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
The ability to manage matters effectively and work to deadlines
A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a successful team environmentWhy Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Disputes Solicitor to join a highly respected team that consistently handles work well above its regional market peers.
Highlights include:
Band 1 Legal 500-ranked Property Litigation team
High-quality and complex work across residential and commercial property disputes
Exposure to major clients, developers, investors and household-name organisations
Genuine career progression opportunities
Structured mentoring and professional development programmes
Hybrid working arrangements
Private healthcare
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Additional birthday leave
A collaborative and supportive culture with an outstanding reputation for employee engagementThe firm has built a reputation as an employer of choice, combining ambitious growth with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and long-term career development. Its investment in people is reflected in industry-leading employee engagement scores and Investors in People Gold accreditation.
If you are a Property Disputes Solicitor looking to work alongside recognised experts on complex, high-profile matters while developing your career within a supportive and progressive firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion regarding this Property Disputes Solicitor opportunity.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £80000.00 per year