Real Estate (Disputes) Solicitor - Leading Firm

Hunters Legal is delighted to be working with a leading, purpose-driven City law firm to recruit a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor with 2+ PQE. This firm stands out for its commitment to using the law as a force for good and offers an exceptional opportunity for a junior to mid-level solicitor to join a values-led team handling high-quality, meaningful work across a range of sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and forward-thinking Real Estate Disputes team, supporting both commercial and residential property litigation matters. The role involves handling a broad caseload and working closely with clients across various sectors, including commercial, education, sport, charities, social enterprise, and not-for-profit organisations.

Typical matters include:

• Landlord and tenant disputes (lease renewals, dilapidations, service charges).
• Possession claims.
• Purchaser disputes.
• Land acquisitions.
• Enforcement of easements and restrictive covenants.
• Trespass and squatter actions.

This is a supportive and agile environment where the solicitor will be encouraged to manage their own caseload, engage directly with clients from early on, and grow their professional profile within a firm that puts values at the heart of its work.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of real estate disputes including both leasehold and freehold matters.
• Work with autonomy while benefiting from support and mentoring by senior lawyers.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Provide clear, commercial legal advice tailored to each client’s objectives and budget.
• Participate in business development and raise the profile of the team.
• Deliver efficient and high-quality matter management.
• Adapt to changing market demands with a flexible, solutions-focused approach.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills and Experience:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ PQE in property litigation or real estate disputes.
• Solid technical expertise with strong drafting and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Proactive, creative problem solver with a commercial mindset.
• Client-focused and committed to building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Strong team player who values inclusion, collaboration, and positive impact.
• Interest in developing a values-led legal practice and contributing to firm-wide initiatives.

About the Real Estate Disputes Team

The Real Estate Disputes group is an integral part of a wider Real Estate team offering full-service support across acquisitions, leases, development, funding, and dispute resolution. The team is known for its client-centric, commercially sound advice and its work with both purpose-driven organisations and commercial entities. With an emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and cost-effective outcomes, this is an environment that enables early responsibility, personal growth, and exposure to impactful work.

Why Join The Firm?

This firm offers a truly purpose-led working environment where legal expertise is used to create positive change. It embraces a values-driven approach that balances people, planet, and profit, ensuring that social and environmental impact is embedded into every aspect of its work.

Team members benefit from flexible hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance, along with a progressive benefits package that includes private healthcare, fertility support, and sustainable pension options.

The firm is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, with fair and transparent practices for recruitment and career growth. With a strong culture of collaboration, creativity, and autonomy, lawyers are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and are empowered to make a meaningful difference from the very beginning.