Senior Associate – Real Estate Disputes

About Us
Our client is a leading UK and international law firm delivering high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals. With a strong team ethos, technical excellence, and personal approach, they serve a diverse range of clients from multi-national corporations to private individuals and start-ups.

With over 850 people, including 140+ partners, they operate from UK offices in London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading, and international locations including Singapore, Piraeus, Paris and Madrid. Their key sectors include technology, private wealth, shipping, real estate, life sciences, education, retail, sports and international trade.

The Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our clients Real Estate Disputes team in our London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join a dynamic and supportive team, with a focus on residential property litigation, particularly issues arising from the Building Safety Act 2022.

The team advises a wide range of clients including:

• Commercial landlords and tenants

• Property investors and developers

• Residential landlords (including ground rent portfolios)

• Social housing organisations

• Private individuals

You will handle a varied caseload and benefit from excellent professional development support, including knowledge lawyers and dedicated administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on residential property disputes, particularly:

  • Building Safety Act 2022 matters (Part 4, Part 5, Schedule 8)

  • Principal Accountable Person responsibilities

  • Service charge challenges and enforcement

  • Remediation and Remediation Contribution Orders

  • Local Authority Enforcement Notices

  • Government grant funding for cladding and wall remediation

• Handle general residential disputes:

  • Section 27A and Section 20 LTA applications

  • Breach of covenant proceedings

  • Easements and restrictive covenant enforcement

• Provide transactional support where needed

• Opportunity to contribute to other practice areas and strategic projects

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience:

• Strong experience in residential property litigation

• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022

• Confident advising on tribunal and court proceedings

• Practical experience with service charge and leasehold matters

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience acting for social housing providers

• Exposure to related commercial property disputes

• Interest in mentoring junior team members

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment

• Be part of a firm that values professional growth and legal excellence

• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and support

• Access to cutting-edge legal work and a diverse client base

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our client are committed to building a truly inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are happy to make adjustments for applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions or neurodiversity.