Real Estate Disputes Solicitor/Associate

CompanySimpson Judge

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/19/2025

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Solicitors and lawyers

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

Real Estate Disputes Solicitor/Associate

2-5 PQE +

Legal 500 firm

Role: Solicitor/Associate

Department: Real Estate Disputes

Reports to: Heads of Department / Senior Associates

A leading full-service law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join its Real Estate Disputes team. The role involves supporting partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of contentious real estate matters, with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise over time.

Overview of Work

The team handles all aspects of contentious property law, including:

Residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes
Enfranchisement and lease extension matters
Rights of way, easements, and rights to light issues
Planning and development-related disputes
Management of land and buildings, including service charge challenges
Construction-related disputes and licensing of works
Disputes involving resident-owned companies
Mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings

The successful candidate will be expected to have some prior knowledge of these areas and will be supported in developing further technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Work

Manage client files efficiently and in compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
Provide written and verbal advice on a wide range of property disputes.
Conduct meetings with clients, counsel, and third parties.
Prepare for and attend court and tribunal hearings.
Brief and liaise with counsel; handle advocacy where appropriate.
Undertake legal research to support advice and strategy.
Record and manage deadlines, time entries, and client instructions accurately.
Keep up to date with legislative and case law developments relevant to property litigation.

General Responsibilities

Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Support junior colleagues where appropriate.
Communicate clearly within the team to ensure efficient workload management.
Confidently use IT and case management systems.

Person Specification

Personable and approachable with excellent communication skills
Proactive and client-focused
Technically strong in real estate disputes
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Ambitious, forward-thinking, and commercially aware
Confident in client-facing situations
Competent IT skills

If this role sounds like the right one for you, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Joey.mullen@simpsonjudge.co.uk

07831592157