Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate

Your new firm

Our client is a highly respected commercial law firm with a strong presence in the UK and an established reputation for handling complex, high-value disputes. Recognised for the quality of its work and collaborative approach, the firm advises an impressive client base spanning investors, developers, major occupiers, hospitality businesses, financial institutions and international organisations. Due to continued growth within its Real Estate Disputes team, an opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Bristol office.

Your new role

You will become part of an ambitious and growing Property Disputes practice, acting on a broad range of complex and commercially significant real estate litigation matters. Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you'll manage your own caseload while contributing to larger, strategic disputes across a variety of sectors.

The work will include:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals and related proceedings.
• Property development and regeneration disputes.
• Possession claims and applications for injunctive relief.
• Insolvency-related real estate disputes.
• Disputes arising from development agreements, joint ventures and other property contracts.
• Restrictive covenants, rights of way and other land-related disputes.
• Land registration and adverse possession matters.
• Supporting and supervising junior members of the team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced Associate or Senior Associate with experience gained within a recognised real estate disputes practice. Applications are welcomed from candidates with more or less experience where they can demonstrate the required expertise.
To be successful, you should have:

• Strong experience advising on a broad range of commercial property disputes.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Strong commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working directly with clients and developing long-term professional relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and practice areas.
• Experience gained within a national, international or similarly high-calibre commercial law firm environment.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded disputes team undertaking top-quality work for an impressive client portfolio. You'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive culture, genuine opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work alongside recognised experts in the field.

The firm offers a flexible and modern approach to working, significant investment in professional development, and the opportunity to be part of an ambitious business that continues to grow both nationally and internationally.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role or would like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch.

If this position isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move, we would be pleased to discuss other opportunities across the Bristol and wider Southwest legal market.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required for this position; however, applications are encouraged from candidates with more or less PQE where they can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience.

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