Senior Associate – Real Estate Dispute Resolution

The Opportunity

Due to continued success, Themis Recruit are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Associate to join our clients growing Real Estate Dispute Resolution team. This is a chance to work in a highly regarded, supportive, and collaborative environment, advising a diverse client base including developers, landlords, tenants, funders, investors, high net worth individuals, retailers, and hoteliers on a wide range of complex property matters—both commercial and residential.

What We Do
Our work spans four key areas:

• Development & Neighbourly Matters – Advising on Building Safety, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, Rights of Light, boundary issues, easements, nuisance, and related claims.

• Residential Property Disputes – Covering leasehold enfranchisement, possession proceedings, service charge disputes, co-ownership issues, and tenancy enforcement.

• Commercial Asset Management – Managing matters such as lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture, break rights, rent reviews, and insolvency disputes.

• Property Contract Disputes – Dealing with claims for specific performance, injunctions, building defects, misrepresentation, and professional negligence.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead on high-value and complex matters, manage client relationships, support team growth, and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the practice.

Your Key Responsibilities

You’ll be expected to:

• Independently manage a diverse and often complex caseload across all four workstreams.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic and commercially driven solutions.

• Supervise and mentor junior team members, offering hands-on guidance and feedback.

• Take a lead role in litigation and ADR processes, from early-stage advice through to resolution.

• Contribute to the development of the team’s knowledge, efficiency, and best practices.

• Support business development through networking, thought leadership, and client engagement.

• Manage financial aspects of cases, including budgeting, costs recovery, and liaison with insurers and costs draftsmen.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally bring:

• Significant experience in real estate disputes, with a strong track record of managing complex matters.

• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both clients and colleagues.

• Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring junior lawyers or trainees.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive team culture.

Our Client

Our client believe in giving people the space and support to thrive. They’re a mid-sized London law firm with a personal, down-to-earth approach and a reputation for excellence.

Their clients range from major corporates and institutions to ambitious entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private individuals. They offer the strength of a full-service commercial firm, alongside one of London’s most prominent private wealth practices.

Our clients culture is built on three core values: Talk Straight, Think Smart, and Be Yourself. They value openness, integrity, and individuality. You’re encouraged to grow at your own pace—and be supported while doing it.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance & permanent health insurance

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Pension scheme

• Staff introductory scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Accessibility & Inclusion

We’re committed to fostering a recruitment process that’s inclusive, transparent, and accessible. If there’s anything we can do to make your application process more comfortable—whether during interviews, assessments, or onboarding—please let us know.