Real Estate Disputes Associate; PQE

Position: Real Estate Disputes Associate (2-5 PQE)
Associate - Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Birmingham | 2-5 PQE

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate to join its well-established Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad and high-quality range of contentious property matters, supporting experienced senior lawyers and gaining meaningful responsibility from day one.

The role

You'll be involved in a varied and engaging mix of contentious property work, advising clients across a broad range of real estate disputes. The role will include:

Advising on landlord and tenant matters such as lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture

Acting on disputes arising from development projects, including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues

Managing possession proceedings and trespass-related claims

Assisting with property insolvency and enforcement matters

Preparing court documentation, including statements of case, witness evidence and counsel instructions

Attending hearings, mediations and client meetings

Running your own matters with support and guidance as appropriate

Assisting senior team members on complex litigation and ADR cases

Supporting marketing, profile-raising and business development activity

This role offers outstanding exposure to high-quality work and the chance to learn from highly experienced practitioners in a supportive environment.

The team

The Real Estate Dispute Resolution team is a specialist, well-regarded group within a wider national property practice. The team is known for its commercial, straight-talking approach and its ability to resolve complex disputes with clarity and confidence.

You'll join a genuinely collaborative and approachable team that acts for developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies, working closely with clients to deliver practical and effective solutions.

About you

You'll be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 2-5 years' PQE in property litigation. You'll have:

Strong technical knowledge of real estate disputes

Experience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings

The ability to manage your own workload effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach

A genuine enthusiasm to learn, develop and progress

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in property litigation, gain exposure to complex and varied disputes, and be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and commercial thinking.

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