Associate Solicitor (Property Litigation)

Associate Solicitor | Property Litigation | South East

A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its growing Property Litigation team in the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Solicitor with experience in contentious property matters to join one of the region's most respected specialist Property Litigation teams. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, the successful Associate Solicitor will gain exposure to a diverse and complex caseload spanning both commercial and residential property disputes.

The team acts on a wide range of high-value and technically challenging instructions for developers, investors, occupiers, local authorities, financial institutions, retailers and portfolio owners. The quality of work regularly rivals that undertaken by much larger national and international firms, offering an exceptional platform for career development.

You must have previous contentious Property Litigation experience, or a strong litigation background with demonstrable property dispute exposure, to be considered for this role.

The successful Associate Solicitor will work closely with Partners, Senior Associates and fellow team members, managing their own caseload while supporting on larger and more complex matters.

Responsibilities will include:

* Managing a varied caseload of contentious commercial and residential property matters.

* Advising clients on commercial landlord and tenant disputes.

* Handling business lease renewals, dilapidations, breaches of covenant, alterations and reinstatement matters.

* Managing rent review, rent arrears, service charge, forfeiture, break notice and vacant possession disputes.

* Advising on business rates appeals and related property matters.

* Acting on real property disputes including restrictive covenants, adverse possession, boundary disputes and rights of way matters.

* Assisting with rights to light, telecoms and development-related disputes.

* Advising on construction-related property disputes, overage agreements and insolvency-related property matters.

* Maintaining accurate file management, billing and time recording systems.

* Managing matters within agreed budgets and timescales.

The Associate Solicitor

* Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent qualification.

* Ideally between 2 and 5 years' post-qualification experience.

* Previous experience in Property Litigation is essential.

* Alternatively, a strong litigation background combined with property dispute exposure and a genuine desire to specialise further.

* Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Acts and associated commercial property legislation.

* Experience handling contentious commercial landlord and tenant matters.

* Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand clients' business objectives.

* Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

* The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

* Strong client relationship management skills.

* A collaborative and proactive approach to team working.

Why Apply?

* Join one of the South East's leading Property Litigation teams.

* Exposure to complex, high-value and high-profile disputes.

* Work alongside recognised experts in specialist areas of Property Litigation.

* Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team.

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

* Supportive and collaborative culture.

* Excellent learning and development opportunities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Solicitor looking to develop their expertise within a specialist Property Litigation practice, working on some of the most complex and varied property disputes in the South East market.