New Job Opening: Real Estate Dispute Resolution Solicitor in Birmingham, UK

Job Description

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 5 years’ PQE (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join a specialist Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham, working on a broad mix of contentious property matters.

You’ll run your own caseload with appropriate supervision, support on more complex disputes and ADR, and build strong client relationships across a varied client base.

The Opportunity

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  Advise on landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture)

  
  


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  Handle development-related disputes (including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues)

  
  


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  Manage possession claims and trespass actions

  
  


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  Support property insolvency and enforcement work

  
  


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  Draft pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel

  
  


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  Attend hearings, mediations and client meetings

  
  


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  Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision

  
  


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  Support senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters

  
  


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  Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members

  
  


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  Get involved in marketing and business development initiatives

  
  

What We’re Looking For

Essential

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  Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

  
  


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  Experience in contentious property / real estate dispute resolution

  
  


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  Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes

  
  


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  Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication

  
  


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  Organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail

  
  


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  Commercial mindset and a collaborative working style

  
  

Desirable

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  2 to 5 years’ PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

  
  


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  Experience handling a broad range of landlord and tenant and development-related disputes

  
  

What’s On Offer

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  Salary of £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

  
  


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  Birmingham location

  
  


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  Varied caseload across litigation and ADR

  
  


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  Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

  
  


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  Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist property disputes capability, known for straight-talking, commercially focused advice and a collaborative approach. The team acts for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to [email protected] or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.