Junior Real Estate Disputes Associate

Greater London – £140,000 - £150,000

Junior Associate (NQ–3 PQE) | Real Estate Disputes | London
  
If you’re an NQ or junior associate looking to build your career in high-quality property disputes, this is one of the strongest platforms in the market.
  
A leading international firm is continuing to invest in its London real estate disputes offering and is looking to hire a junior associate into a highly regarded, top-tier team. You’ll work alongside recognised specialists on complex, high-value matters for major institutional clients.
  
What you’ll be doing
  
You’ll advise on a broad mix of commercial property disputes, with exposure well beyond typical junior-level work.
  
Expect to get involved in:

• Dilapidations and breach of covenant claims
• Service charge and rent review disputes
• Development and contractual disputes
• Rights of light and telecoms matters
• Possession claims and landlord & tenant litigation
• Insolvency-related property issues
• Property aspects of corporate restructurings

The team works closely with a leading real estate practice, meaning you’ll see the full lifecycle of real estate assets, from acquisition through to dispute.
  
The team   
  
A market-leading real estate disputes group with a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value work. The team is well-integrated across the firm’s global network and regularly advises on some of the most significant property disputes in the UK market.
  
You’ll be working with clients including:

• Institutional investors and property funds
• Major developers and landlords
• Corporate occupiers across retail, leisure and logistics
• Banks, lenders and public sector bodies

What you’ll need    

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• NQ–3 PQE with experience in real estate/property litigation
• Training or experience from a reputable UK or international firm
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• A genuine interest in commercial property disputes

Why this role makes sense

• Exposure to high-value, complex disputes from day one
• Work alongside recognised specialists in a top-tier team
• Strong training, mentoring and structured progression
• Access to a premium client base across the real estate sector
• A genuinely collaborative team within a global platform

  
This is a standout opportunity for a junior lawyer to develop within a leading real estate disputes practice, gaining early exposure to complex work and building a strong foundation in the sector.