Property Litigation Senior Associate

PROPERTY LITIGATION SENIOR ASSOCIATE | CITY OF LONDON An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a top 100 UK practice as a Senior Associate in their London team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded City-based practice, working with an expert team on high-quality and complex property disputes for an enviable client base throughout the UK, spanning various sectors. THE ROLE As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in driving the growth and success of the Property Litigation team. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding client service while actively contributing to business development and supporting the Head of Department in achieving strategic goals. Your caseload will include a broad range of property disputes, acting for commercial landlords and tenants, institutional investors, developers, high-net-worth individuals, and other property stakeholders. You will advise on: - Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals, rent arrears, forfeiture, dilapidations, and possession claims - Property contract disputes, such as breaches of contract and misrepresentation claims - Easements, covenants, adverse possession, and boundary disputes - Development-related disputes, including rights of light and party wall matters - Professional negligence claims relating to property transactions - Landlord and tenant insolvency issues THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a technically strong, commercially minded Property Litigation lawyer with at least 6 years' PQE and a proven track record of managing complex cases. The ideal candidate will have: - Experience in handling a broad range of property disputes - A client-focused approach, with the ability to provide commercially practical advice - The ambition and drive to develop the department and contribute to business growth - Strong networking and business development skills to build new client relationships - Excellent team leadership and mentoring abilities, supporting junior lawyers within the team THE OPPORTUNITY - Join a highly respected, full-service firm ranked in the top 100 in the UK - Work in the heart of London, advising a prestigious client base - A clear path for advancement, with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities - Work within a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and professional development This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to take ownership of high-quality work, develop strong client relationships, and play a pivotal role in the team's continued success. For more information or to make an application, please contact Gishan Abeyratne at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.