Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Gateley – Birmingham, United Kingdom

A Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate will work on a wide variety of contentious property matters within our Birmingham Real Estate team.

• Advising on landlord and tenant disputes (lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture)
• Handling development-related issues (rights of light, restrictive covenants, boundary disputes)
• Managing possession claims and trespass actions
• Supporting property insolvency and enforcement work
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel
• Attending court hearings, mediations, and client meetings
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters
• Contributing to team training, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior team members
• Getting involved in marketing and business development initiatives

• A qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (2–5 years’ PQE in property litigation preferred)
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes
• Experience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings
• Organised and methodical approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop

• Competitive remuneration package with opportunity for an annual bonus
• Comprehensive rewards package including annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, pension, health care, season ticket loan and more (grade dependent)
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities through our Learn platform
• Support, coaching and feedback from senior colleagues

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