Rolf Berryman
Real Estate Disputes Lawyer
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Real Estate Litigation Lawyer - Associate - Birmingham/Manchester/Nottingham/Leeds
Competitive salary and bonus plus excellent benefits
Outstanding opportunity to develop your expertise across a diverse range of contentious real estate matters. Working alongside an experienced team of specialists to encourage development in your career.
Our client, a successful legal and professional services group, is seeking an Associate in Property Disputes to join their team in their regional offices. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commercial approach, and commitment to professional development.
Position Overview
You will work on a broad range of complex and high-quality property disputes, advising developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and public sector organisations. This role offers significant client exposure, responsibility, and the opportunity to manage your own caseload while receiving support from experienced colleagues.
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This is an excellent opportunity for somebody seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to work within a successful team and contribute to the firm’s continuous growth and success.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals, dilapidations, and forfeiture matters.
- Managing development-related disputes involving rights of light, restrictive covenants, and boundary issues.
- Handling possession claims, trespass actions, and property enforcement matters.
- Supporting insolvency-related property litigation.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
- Attending court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
- Working alongside senior lawyers on complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters.
- Contributing to knowledge sharing, mentoring junior team members, and business development initiatives.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with experience and a passion about real estate litigation
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop
- Technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution procedures.
- Experience of County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A methodical and organised approach to managing work.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
How to Apply
You can apply easily through this advert, and Steff will be in touch. You can also contact her directly at 07846 865 441 / Steff@rolfberryman.com
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