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Solicitor/Associate - Residential Real Estate Litigation

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£85000 - £95000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
11 Feb 2025
Reference
BBBH55754
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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, Private Practice
Experience Level
Junior Level, Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Real Estate, Property Litigation
PQE
1-3 Years, 4-6 Years

Job Details


Associate - Residential Real Estate Litigation (1-4 PQE) - London
Are you an experienced Real Estate Litigation solicitor looking for your next career move in a highly regarded, growing firm? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative Real Estate Litigation team in London, where you will work on a wide variety of complex residential matters, including high-profile cases.

The Firm:
This leading UK and international law firm offers high-quality legal advice to businesses and individuals across a range of sectors. Known for its technical expertise and tailored client service, the firm fosters a strong team ethic and values close working relationships among its employees.

With offices across the UK and an expanding international presence, the firm is recognised for its excellence in sectors such as technology, private wealth, shipping, real estate, life sciences, education, and international trade. They pride themselves on maintaining a culture that promotes inclusivity, collaboration, and personal development, ensuring that all colleagues are supported in their career progression.

The Role:
As an Associate in the Real Estate Litigation team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of residential real estate matters, advising clients on various issues and disputes. You will gain exposure to a variety of high-quality cases while being supported by an experienced team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling residential landlord and tenant matters, including rent recovery and possession claims.
  • Advising on service charge issues, including S.20 and related tribunal proceedings.
  • Assisting with building safety matters, including repairing obligations, fire safety legislation, and service charge issues.
  • Working on enforcement of easements, restrictive covenants, and rights of light.
  • Dealing with disrepair claims and adverse possession disputes.
  • Supporting transactional work in relation to real estate matters.
  • Opportunities for involvement in other areas of real estate litigation as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • 1-4 years PQE in Real Estate Litigation, with a particular focus on residential matters.
  • Experience with landlord and tenant disputes, service charge issues, and building safety concerns.
  • Strong understanding of property law, including enforcement of easements, restrictive covenants, and rights of light.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently while supporting senior team members.
  • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to client service and legal work.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.

Why Join?
This firm offers a unique opportunity to develop your legal career within a growing team. You will benefit from:

  • Exposure to a wide variety of high-profile real estate litigation matters.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a highly respected firm.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
This firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and providing equal opportunities for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment team, and they will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

Apply Now!
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a leading law firm that values teamwork, client service, and personal development, apply now for immediate consideration. For a confidential discussion, please contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment today!

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.

We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through.  Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.

What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.

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