Property Litigation Solicitor Opportunity
Location: Guildford
Position: Property Litigation Solicitor
Experience Level: NQ - 2 years PQE
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Litigation lawyer to join a well-regarded Real Estate group, known for its expertise in the South East and consistently ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers. This friendly and collaborative team includes 8 partners and 17 lawyers, with dedicated teams for dispute resolution, construction, and transactional real estate.
Within the real estate disputes team (2 partners and 4 other lawyers), you will be working on a diverse portfolio of property litigation, including:
- Commercial Landlord and Tenant Work: 1954 Act renewals, dilapidations, consents, rent reviews, break notices, forfeiture, and possession
- Development and Contractual Disputes: Commercial and residential property
- Easements, Covenants, and Boundary Disputes
- Land Ownership Issues: Adverse possession and co-ownership claims
- Insolvency Matters: With a property focus
- Litigation in High Court, County Court, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
- ADR and Mediations
The firm represents a wide range of clients, including household-name PLCs, mid-tier businesses, and major international groups. It has extensive experience supporting property litigation needs for owners, investors, developers, and corporate occupiers nationwide.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong academic background with high-quality experience from a reputable City or national/regional practice
- Experience with commercial landlord and tenant work to support the team's occupier and investor clients
- Understanding of Court and Tribunal work and procedural stages of litigation
- Strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and a dedication to client service
- Collaborative approach with a team-oriented mindset
Working Environment and Benefits:
The firm offers a flexible working policy, including remote/hybrid arrangements, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Additional benefits include:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Travel Allowance
- Interest-Free Loan for Season Tickets/Parking Permits
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Profit Share and Discretionary Bonus Schemes
The comprehensive benefits package also features critical illness insurance, holiday buy/sell schemes, dental insurance, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, cashback options, and more.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to work within a top-tier Real Estate team with robust support, career development opportunities, and exposure to high-quality property litigation work. It's an excellent fit for a proactive, client-focused solicitor looking to make a real impact within a respected firm.
How to Apply:
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other real estate litigation opportunities with ranked teams in Surrey so would be interested to talk to any real estate litigation lawyer.