Real Estate Disputes Lawyer – Associate (2+ PQE) | London

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Sector: Real Estate Disputes

Salary: Competitive

A leading international firm is seeking a talented 2+ PQE Real Estate Disputes Lawyer to join its highly regarded London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, high‑value and high‑profile property litigation matters while developing your career within a supportive, ambitious and well‑structured team.

The Team

You’ll join a national Real Estate Disputes practice acting for major institutional landlords, well‑known retailers, developers, investors and infrastructure clients. The London team combines technical excellence with a genuinely collaborative culture. You’ll work alongside outstanding Partners, Managing Associates and a strong group of Associates who invest heavily in each other’s development.

The Work

You’ll handle a broad and stimulating caseload, including:

• Lease renewals (contested and uncontested)
• Dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture and possession
• Building Safety Act matters
• Rights of light and development disputes
• Property management issues and professional negligence
• High‑value and high‑profile litigation for key clients

You’ll manage your own files with support where needed and play a meaningful role on larger, strategic matters. Expect early client exposure, real responsibility and clear opportunities to build your profile.

Requirements

• UK‑qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in real estate disputes
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgment
• Confident communicator with excellent client skills
• Organised, proactive and able to handle varied workloads
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high‑performing environment

Why Join This Firm?

Culture & Career

• Ambitious, innovative and supportive environment
• High‑quality work for leading real estate clients
• Genuine investment in training, mentoring and progression
• Early responsibility and opportunities to contribute to client relationships
• Modern, collaborative new City HQ with a dynamic working setup
• Hybrid working (typically three days in the office)

Benefits & Rewards

Wealth & Protection

• Life Assurance (usually 4x salary)
• Pension with matched contributions
• Income Protection
• Firmwide bonus plan and recognition awards

Lifestyle

• Hybrid working and global mobility opportunities
• Buy/sell holiday options
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and a wide range of lifestyle discounts
• CSR and volunteering days, plus sabbatical opportunities
• Season ticket loan and discounted rail travel

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental cover, annual health screening
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health support
• Wellbeing resources and wellbeing subsidy

If you're a Real Estate Disputes Associate looking to work on complex, career‑defining matters within a supportive and ambitious team, this is an opportunity not to miss