Senior Associate Solicitor – Real Estate Disputes | City of London | Hybrid 2 days in office |£80k -£100k + DOE

Senior Associate Solicitor – Real Estate Disputes | City of London | Hybrid 2 days in office |£80k -£100k + DOE

A highly regarded Legal 500 City firm is seeking a Senior Associate (4–6 + PQE) to join its successful and rapidly expanding Real Estate Disputes team.

The team is experiencing sustained and significant growth, creating a genuine opportunity for a Senior Associate to step into a visible and progressive role within a high-performing department. The firm combines high-quality work with a supportive and balanced working culture, offering strong long-term career progression as the team continues to grow.

The role:

Based in the city, you will work closely with the Senior Associate and Head of Department, while managing your own varied and complex caseload.

You will be working with Commercial Property owners and investors as well as Lenders.

The role will involve handling a broad range of contentious real estate matters including:

• Trespass issues
• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Possession proceedings for landlords and lenders
• Mortgage possession claims
• Enforcement of personal guarantees
• Contested lease renewals
• Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture applications

You will also play an active role in supporting junior team members, contributing to business development initiatives, and strengthening client relationships.

Required:

• The position requires strong technical accuracy, confident client handling skills, and the ability to manage demanding deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Qualified solicitors with 4–6+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Disputes, ideally with recent London-based experience.
• Strong Technical knowledge of Real Estates disputes in matters listed above.
• Be comfortable leading matters with minimal supervision
• Interest in expanding knowledge into additional areas of RE disputes ie: Secured recoveries and Insolvency matters.
• Strong academics (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
• Excellent client relationship skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialised and highly recognised team offering high-quality work, clear progression prospects, and a collaborative and ambitious culture.

If this role is of interest , please contact me as follows:

Jo Cokayne

jo@lrlegal.co.uk

0208 078 9236 (office hours)

07925 104795 (out of office hours)

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