Senior Real Estate Litigation Lawyer in Birmingham
Senior Associate – Real Estate Disputes (0197)
Do you want to join a highly reputable team with strong connections to top chambers, esteemed clients, and quality work? If so, this role might be for you!
The Role
Our client is looking for an experienced solicitor to join the Real Estate Disputes (“RED”) team based in their Birmingham office. There is an existing team of four fee earners in the office, and you will also be working with two highly regarded partners as part of the national RED team.
You will undertake a stimulating combination of consultancy and active litigation on a variety of complex matters. The client base is primarily on the commercial side, providing strategic advice to investors, developers, charities, educational establishments, and healthcare clients. The team also handles matters generated from their insurance and private client teams.
A key aspect of this role is working closely with our client’s large non-contentious real estate team, advising clients on property issues where an advantage can be gained or a problem avoided. They focus as much on preventing disputes as they do on handling litigation.
Where a client has a dispute, the team takes the matter through to settlement or trial. The goal is to provide practical yet high-quality advice on property issues, informed by the knowledge and experience of litigating them, as well as the ability to take them through the litigation process where necessary.
The types of issues the team handles include possession and forfeiture, lease renewal, rent reviews, adverse possession, option disputes, rights of way, and protestor injunctions. While asset management work is part of the practice, one of our client’s differentiators from other RED teams is the variety of work available, ensuring the successful candidate will find the role both stimulating and challenging.
Litigation is conducted in High and County Courts, as well as the First Tier and Upper Tribunals. The team also explores alternative dispute resolution methods, including arbitration and expert determination.
Our client has significant expertise working with local and central government, prestigious universities and colleges, NHS trusts, and charities. While certain team members specialize in areas such as business rates, agricultural tenancies, telecoms, professional negligence, and legal indemnity work, you will be expected to engage with a broad and stimulating range of matters.
You will manage your own matters, supervising and delegating tasks to junior team members as appropriate, while also assisting partners on more substantial cases and collaborating with RED colleagues nationally. Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the team’s marketing and seminar activities.
The Person
You will be 5+ years PQE with hands-on real estate disputes experience gained from a respected firm, particularly with tribunal and court work.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Strong academic background
- Excellent writing skills with clear, logical drafting ability
- Strong technical analysis
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional time and document management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to help grow the practice
- Willingness to learn and expand expertise across different areas
- Interest in marketing and business development, with the ability to build and strengthen client and agent relationships
- Commitment to real estate disputes, property law, and dispute resolution
- High-level analytical and litigation skills, with potential to handle more complex matters
- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Ability to create a positive impression with clients, potential clients, and multipliers
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other fee earners in the team and across practice areas
- Active participation in business development initiatives
Application Process
Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early if they receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about their core benefit offering.
Pre-Employment Screening
If offered a role, our client will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a basic DBS check, verification of your right to work, a three-year employment history review, and a self-declaration to assess character and suitability for the role. Full details of their pre-screening process are available upon request.
About Our Client
Our client is dedicated to achieving more for their clients, their businesses, and the wider communities they serve. Clients benefit from expert knowledge, consistent service, and transparent communication.
They pride themselves on building personal relationships and tailoring advice to individual needs. If clients require services beyond their expertise, they leverage their network to provide the best recommendations.
By joining our client, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a top-ranked UK law firm that truly values its people. The firm is committed to collaboration and professional growth, ensuring that employees achieve their full potential.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our client values the unique perspectives and contributions of all their team members and strives to create an inclusive and supportive working environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, and they encourage open discussions about workplace adjustments to support individual needs.
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