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.