Real Estate Disputes Associate/Senior Associate - Tier 1 Team

Overview 

Hunters Legal is working with a Tier 1 London law firm, recognised for its strength in private client and real estate work, alongside a highly regarded corporate and dispute resolution offering. The firm advises individuals, families and businesses in the UK and internationally on complex and high-value matters.

The firm is known for its collaborative, partner-led approach and its ability to build genuine, long-term relationships with clients. By combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of client objectives, it delivers commercially focused, pragmatic advice. Its culture is defined by openness, agility and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes within a supportive and collegiate environment.

Team Overview

The Real Estate Disputes team is Tier 1 ranked and widely regarded as a market leader in property litigation. The team advises on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes, with particular strength in residential property matters.

Working closely with a leading Residential Property team, the disputes practice offers a fully integrated service across the lifecycle of property ownership. The team acts for high-net-worth individuals, landed estates, developers and investors, providing strategic advice on contentious issues affecting valuable property assets.

The team is known for its technical excellence, commercial awareness and ability to handle sensitive, high-profile matters with discretion.

Role Overview

An Associate or Senior Associate is sought to join a Tier 1 Real Estate Disputes team. The role will involve advising on a broad mix of property litigation matters, with a primary focus on high-value residential disputes.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex cases, while also managing their own caseload. The role offers exposure to premium-quality work and the opportunity to develop within a highly ranked and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of real estate disputes, with a strong emphasis on residential property matters.
• Handling disputes relating to landlord and tenant issues, leasehold enfranchisement, rights of way, easements and restrictive covenants.
• Acting on high-value and often complex disputes involving prime and super-prime residential assets.
• Supporting on matters involving the Building Safety Act, where relevant.
• Managing cases from initial instruction through to resolution, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Working closely with the Residential Property team to provide a seamless, integrated service to clients.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering clear and commercially focused advice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Candidate Profile

• A qualified solicitor with experience in real estate disputes gained at a recognised City or leading regional firm.
• Strong technical grounding in property litigation, ideally with exposure to both residential and commercial matters.
• Experience working on high-value or complex disputes is desirable.
• Familiarity with Building Safety Act matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with high-net-worth clients.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a partner-led team.
• Commercially minded, proactive and motivated to contribute to a top-tier practice.

This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 team, working on some of the most high-profile and complex residential property disputes in London, within a firm known for its quality of work and client-focused approach.