Property Litigation Associate
Posted 9 hours 12 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
£75,000 - £90,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Property Litigation Associate Central London Established Real Estate-Focused Law Firm An established and highly regarded Central London law firm is seeking a talented Property Litigation Associate (circa 4 years' PQE) to join its growing real estate disputes team. The firm has a strong reputation for commercially focused advice and long-standing client relationships across the real estate sector. Its client base includes investors, developers, landlords, corporate occupiers and high-net-worth individuals. The team handles high-quality, complex matters in a collaborative and partner-led environment.The RoleYou will join a busy and well-regarded property litigation practice, working closely with partners while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload.
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
- Forfeiture and possession claims
- Rent arrears and service charge disputes
- Dilapidations claims
- Easements, restrictive covenants and boundary disputes
- Rights of light and other development-related disputes
- Tribunal and High Court proceedings, with strategic use of ADR
- Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 4 years' PQE in property litigation
- Have strong technical expertise across commercial real estate disputes
- Be confident managing matters independently
- Demonstrate sound commercial judgement and pragmatic problem-solving
- Possess excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Be motivated to contribute to team growth and long-term client relationships