Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate; Telecoms

Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate (Telecoms)

Location
:
Sheffield

Career Level
:
Senior Associate 5+ PQE

Salary
: £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced real estate litigation lawyer with telecommunications expertise looking to join one of the UK's largest and most dynamic full‑service law firms? Our client, a top 50 nationally recognised law firm with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices, is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate with 5+ PQE to join their expanding Bristol team (other office locations will also be considered).

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high‑quality real estate litigation matters with a particular focus on telecommunications disputes. You'll be joining a top tier and top ranked Real Estate Litigation team comprising over 20 dedicated specialists, working with a diverse client base including public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords, developers, landed estates, and commercial businesses.

As a Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate, you will work on complex real estate and property disputes with a strong emphasis on telecommunications matters and the Telecommunications Code. Depending on your experience, you will work alongside senior team members on more complex matters as well as independently managing your own caseload.

This exciting role has arisen due to significant growth driven by client demand. You'll benefit from very high‑quality real estate litigation work from the outset, close support from experienced colleagues, and a market‑leading remuneration package within a firm that matches individual ambition with firm ambition.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Handling complex real estate litigation matters with a focus on telecommunications disputes and the Telecommunications Code
• Advising public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords, and developers on property disputes
• Managing telecommunications‑related disputes including site access, code rights, and operator agreements
• Handling disputed break clause cases, rights of light disputes, and breach of covenant claims
• Advising on misrepresentation and breach of contract claims, frustration, and option disputes
• Managing all types of commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Representing clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution
• Working independently on your own cases whilst collaborating on more complex matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities and client seminars
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the national real estate litigation team
• Staying current with developments in real estate litigation and telecommunications law
• Delivering exceptional client service with timely and pragmatic solutions

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years' PQE in real estate litigation
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate litigation and property disputes
• Experience advising on commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Excellent drafting skills for court documents, pleadings, and legal submissions
• Strong client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality client service

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working within the telecommunications sector
• Knowledge of the Telecommunications Code and telecommunications disputes
• Experience advising public bodies on property disputes
• Experience with disputed break clause cases and rights of light matters
• Experience with breach of covenant claims and option disputes
• Experience in court advocacy and alternative dispute resolution
• Business development experience or interest in client relationship management

Key Attributes:

• Ambitious and driven with a desire to progress your career
• Proactive and self‑motivated with strong work ethic
• Client‑focused with commitment…