Senior​/Managing Associate – Property Litigation

Senior/Managing Associate – Property Litigation

Job Title: Property Litigation Senior/Managing Associate

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

• Role: Senior or Managing Associate
• Team: Property Litigation
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Southampton or Exeter
• Working Pattern: Flexible
• Why this role matters: Joining us, you will be part of a future-focussed, ambitious team with our sights on being recognised as one of the leading regional Property Litigation teams in the UK.

In this role, you’ll:

• Play an important part in growing and developing the Property Litigation team over time
• Lead on matters directly whilst supervising junior members, being positive and proactive in sharing work across the region in collaboration with the wider team
• Be involved in all aspects of property litigation, working with private clients as well as corporate clients and retailers, landowner developers, and property developers and investors
• Develop strong and lasting professional relationships with our clients

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, and:

• Specialist expertise across a range of contentious property matters, with experience in disputes concerning development land (including telecoms) and property contracts as well as landlord and tenant matters such as dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture and breach of lease covenants
• Seeking a positive and proactive environment where you can realise your own entrepreneurial potential by building new client relationships whilst nurturing existing ones
• Personally motivated to continue developing your skills with clients, seeking to understand the wider context of their business interests
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

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