Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Overview

A Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate role has arisen in our Birmingham Real Estate team, working on a wide variety of contentious property matters.

Role responsibilities

• 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

You’ll be supporting Dawn and her senior fee earners, making this a fantastic opportunity to learn and network with highly experienced professionals.

The team

Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team, led by Partner Dawn Reynolds, is a specialist group within Gateley Legal’s wider Property division. We’re known for our straight-talking, commercially focused advice and our ability to resolve complex property disputes with clarity and confidence. We act for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and public sector bodies. We pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive, and genuinely collaborative, working closely with clients to understand their goals and deliver practical solutions that make a difference.

The person

We are interested in speaking with candidates who are enthusiastic, commercially minded, and have a keen interest in property law and dispute resolution. You should enjoy working in a team, be able to manage your own workload, and have an eye for detail.

Our desired candidate will have

• 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
• An organised and methodical approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop

About Us

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for an annual bonus. We also provide learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform and a comprehensive rewards package (My Flex) including annual leave options, cycle to work, and more. We are Gateley, a forward-thinking, straight-talking legal and professional services group serving more than 5,700 active clients in the UK and beyond. We value ambition, collaboration and practical solutions.

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are important to Gateley. We recruit from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible working patterns and are proud to have been recognised for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions.

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