Property Litigation Associate

Property Litigation Solicitor

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a talented Associate to join its growing Real Estate Litigation team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior property litigation lawyer to work alongside recognised specialists on a broad range of complex and high-value real estate disputes. The role offers exceptional exposure, hands on responsibility and a clear path for career progression within a supportive and flexible working environment.

The Opportunity

The team advises a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and corporate clients on a wide range of contentious property matters. You will have the opportunity to work on disputes involving:

• Commercial landlord and tenant issues
• Lease renewals, forfeiture and rent arrears
• Rights of light
• Restrictive covenants
• Mines and minerals
• Easements and boundary disputes
• Possession claims
• Development and asset management disputes

Working closely with an experienced Partner and wider specialist team, you will gain early responsibility for your own matters while receiving excellent supervision and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of real estate litigation matters with appropriate supervision
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, lease notices and related legal documents
• Advising clients on dispute strategy, risk management and settlement options
• Preparing cases for hearings, mediations and trialsInstructing counsel and expert witnesses where required
• Conducting settlement negotiations and ADR processes
• Maintaining strong day to day client relationships
• Ensuring effective management of court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives

About You

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), ideally with NQ to 3 years' PQE
• Experienced in real estate or property litigation
• Familiar with commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to dispute resolution
• An excellent communicator with strong client management skills
• Organised and able to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Experience in rights of light, mines and minerals, and development related disputes would be advantageous, but is not essential

Equal Opportunity

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.