Salary :
£70,000 monthly
Location: Milton Keynes
Career Level: Senior Associate 3-7 PQE
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus (dependent on experience)
Are you an ambitious, hardworking, and self-motivated litigation lawyer looking to advance your career in property litigation? Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices, is seeking a Property Litigation Senior Associate with circa 3-7 years' PQE to join their formidable Milton Keynes Dispute Resolution team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a national and award-winning Dispute Resolution team comprising over 100 lawyers across 13 national offices. The national Dispute Resolution team was awarded UK Litigation Team of the Year by The Lawyer Awards 2020 and the equivalent award by The British Legal Awards 2020 for taking on a major High Court group action against the Post Office, which exposed one of the largest miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
The national Dispute Resolution team comprises over 100 lawyers across the firm's 13 national offices and has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including UK Litigation Team of the Year by The Lawyer Awards 2020 and The British Legal Awards 2020.
The Milton Keynes Dispute Resolution team enjoys a formidable reputation both locally and nationally. The quality of the team's client base is impressive, and the team is proud to count a number of the region's substantial businesses as clients, as well as acting for a wide range of clients based across the UK and internationally, including several household-name corporates.
The Milton Keynes team comprises 8 Property Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution solicitors, a trainee solicitor, and a legal assistant. The team has a number of dedicated Property litigators and offers excellent training and career prospects.
The team's specialisms and breadth of work is wide, with involvement in high-value and complex disputes and projects across multiple sectors.
As a Property Litigation Senior Associate, you will work alongside more senior members of the team and on your own matters, handling high-value and complex property disputes and projects. You will be based in the firm's Milton Keynes office.
The team's typical work is wide-ranging, and you will be involved in diverse and challenging property litigation matters.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Handling all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant matters
Managing development disputes
Advising on disputes relating to land, including easements, restrictive covenants, and rights to light
Working on high-value and complex property disputes and projects
Working alongside more senior members of the team on complex matters
Managing your own caseload of property litigation matters
Advising clients across multiple sectors, including substantial regional businesses, UK-wide clients, and international clients
Advising household-name corporate clients
Building and developing client relationships
Contributing to business development activities
Providing exceptional client service with commercially focused advice
Staying current with developments in property litigation law and practice
Collaborating with colleagues across the national Dispute Resolution team
Essential Requirements:
3-7 years' PQE with at least 3 years' litigation experience
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
Excellent legal capability with strong attention to detail
Strong technical knowledge of litigation practice and procedure
Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
Strong client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationships
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Commercially focused with pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Adaptable, organised, and enthusiastic
Eager to learn and develop within property litigation
Interest in business development
Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Highly Desirable:
Knowledge of property litigation (though not essential as the team has dedicated Property litigators)
Experience handling commercial landlord and tenant matters
Experience with development disputes
Experience advising on disputes relating to land, easements, restrictive covenants, and rights to light
Experience working on high-value and complex disputes
Experience advising corporate clients
Business development experience
Key Attributes:
Ambitious and driven with desire to advance career in property litigation
Hardworking and self-motivated with strong work ethic
Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work
Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery
Strong team player who works well with senior colleagues
Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Eager to learn and develop expertise
Ability to manage own caseload independently
Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.
Benefits include:
Great salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Bonus scheme
Competitive benefits package
Excellent training and career prospects
Clear progression pathway with leadership support
Award-winning firm with national reputation
Part of a national Dispute Resolution team of over 100 lawyers across 13 offices
UK Litigation Team of the Year (The Lawyer Awards 2020 and The British Legal Awards 2020)
Work on high-value and complex property disputes and projects
Formidable team reputation both locally and nationally
Impressive client base including substantial regional businesses, UK-wide clients, international clients, and household-name corporates
Team of 8 Property Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution solicitors plus trainee and legal assistant
Dedicated Property litigators within the team
Supportive team environment with opportunities to work alongside senior lawyers
Excellent training and professional development opportunities
Employee awards programme recognising excellent work
Strong focus on employee wellbeing
Inclusive and diverse culture (Gold Investors in People Award, Firm of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards)
Collaborative team environment where everyone's voice is heard
Modern Milton Keynes office with excellent facilities
Flexible working arrangements available
Our client is one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices nationwide. Built on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise, the firm has established an award-winning reputation and continues to grow.
The national Dispute Resolution team comprises over 100 lawyers across 13 offices and has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including UK Litigation Team of the Year by The Lawyer Awards 2020 and The British Legal Awards 2020 for taking on a major High Court group action against the Post Office, which exposed one of the largest miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
The Milton Keynes Dispute Resolution team enjoys a formidable reputation both locally and nationally, with an impressive client base including substantial regional businesses, UK-wide clients, international clients, and household-name corporates.
The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive attitude and diversity, winning 'Firm of the Year' at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and achieving Gold in the Investors in People Award.
The firm's values are smart, bold, and together, with a commitment to making a positive change at every touchpoint for colleagues, clients, and communities.
This role is based in the firm's Milton Keynes office, located with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The office offers a modern, professional working environment with a friendly, collaborative team culture.
If you're an ambitious, hardworking, and self-motivated litigation lawyer looking to advance your career in property litigation with an award-winning team, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact David on 0333 996 2882
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