Job Description
Real Estate Litigation Associate (3+ PQE) | Leading London Team
If you’re a property litigator who wants proper exposure, high-value work, and a genuinely elite client base, this is one of the standout teams in London.
A leading international firm is looking to hire a Real Estate Litigation Associate (3+ PQE) into one of the largest and most highly ranked specialist property disputes teams in the city.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work across a broad, complex contentious property caseload, advising major investors, developers and corporate occupiers on high-profile matters.
Expect exposure to:
- High-value landlord & tenant disputes (incl. 1954 Act work)
- Development and construction-related disputes
- Dilapidations, possession and forfeiture claims
- Rights of light and party wall disputes
- Service charge and asset management litigation
- Telecoms Code matters
- Professional negligence and insolvency-linked disputes
- Regular involvement in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations
What sets this team apart
- Acts for names like institutional investors, PE-backed platforms, developers and global occupiers
- Strong mix of corporate real estate clients + HNW work
- Real responsibility early on — not a “shadowing” environment
- Known for being both top-tier litigators and commercially sharp negotiators
What you’ll need
- 3+ PQE in real estate / property litigation
- Background from a well-regarded disputes or real estate practice
- Strong grounding in core landlord & tenant + development disputes
- Confident handling clients directly (incl. HNW / sophisticated commercial clients)
- Commercial mindset
The opportunity
This is a genuine step into a top-tier London disputes platform where:
- You’ll gain hands-on exposure to complex, high-profile matters
- Build credibility within a market-leading property disputes team
- Work closely with recognised partners and key clients
- Accelerate your progression in a team that backs its associates
If you're open to a conversation (even passively), feel free to reach out — happy to give you a proper steer on how this compares to the wider market.
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