A highly regarded Legal 500 City firm is seeking a Senior Associate (4–6+ PQE) to join its successful and rapidly expanding Real Estate Disputes & Secured recoveries team.
The team is experiencing sustained and significant growth, creating a genuine opportunity for a Senior Associate to step into a visible and progressive role within a high-performing department. The firm combines high-quality work with a supportive and balanced working culture, offering strong long-term career progression as the team continues to grow.
The role:
Based in the city, you will work closely with the Director and Head of Department, while managing your own varied and complex caseload.
The role will involve handling a broad range of contentious real estate matters including:
- Party wall disputes
- Developer claims
- Trespass issues
- Rights of light matters
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Possession proceedings for landlords and lenders
- Mortgage possession claims
- Enforcement of personal guarantees
- Contested lease renewals
- Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture applications
- Debt recovery (Secured Recoveries).
You will also play an active role in supporting junior team members, contributing to business development initiatives, and strengthening client relationships.
Required:
- The position requires strong technical accuracy, confident client handling skills, and the ability to manage demanding deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
- Qualified solicitors with 4–6+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Disputes and Secured Recoveries, ideally with recent London-based experience.
- Be comfortable leading matters with minimal supervision and supporting the development of more junior lawyers.
- Strong academics (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
- Excellent client relationship skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialised and highly recognised team offering high-quality work, clear progression prospects, and a collaborative and ambitious culture.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact JoAnne Cokayne at jo@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 02084642526 (office hours) or 07925104795 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
