Principal Associate - Real Estate Litigation

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Our market leading, Band 1 ranked (Legal 500 and Chambers) Real Estate Litigation team advise on all property related disputes and contentious portfolio and asset management issues. Advising owners, developers, investors, management companies, end users and others in the development process; the team is instructed on a wide range of matters from asset management of nationwide portfolios to high profile court battles over iconic developments, and are behind some of the world’s biggest names as they protect their real estate interests.

The team are supported by the resources of a progressive, international firm and an award winning project management system that allows them to deliver better results for their clients.

The Role

As an integral part of our Real Estate Litigation team you will provide support on a wide variety of disputes.

You will have your own case load and be encouraged and expected to form close relationships with all our clients. We make sure our team members spend as much time as possible in person with our clients. You will also be expected to get involved in marketing and business development activities, and be given plenty of opportunity to do so.

Skills and Experience

You will possess strong technical skills, with excellent academic qualifications. In addition you will be able to demonstrate exceptional organisation skills as well as your high attention to detail. You will provide a first rate client service both internally and externally.

Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 7 - 8 years PQE experience in property litigation.

You should be a team player, client focused and a good communicator with a strong practical approach to your workload. A commitment of delivering quality service is essential, as is the ability to handle the demands of a heavy workload.

Builds deep and long-term relationships with a range of stakeholders across the client organisation beyond initial contact.

Leads and regularly participates in business development activities which translate to new clients for the firm – skilled at scoping, pitch writing, selling and presenting.

Is a recognised subject matter expert within a sector and has won work for the firm in that area.

Influences and has positive impact across all teams in which they work.

Delegates effectively, allocating work that is challenging and stretching to develop others.

Supervises junior colleagues in immediate and wider team.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.