Real Estate Litigation Senior Associate/Principal

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Senior Associate or Principal Associate - Property Litigation | National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

BCL is excited to be recruiting a highly skilled Senior Associate Property Litigation Solicitor to join its dynamic and growing team in either Birmingham or Nottingham. This full-time, permanent role offers flexible and agile working options, including the ability to work from home up to three days a week. The firm offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in Property Litigation, you would:

1. Provide expert legal advice on property litigation matters, working with a broad range of clients across the private, public, and third sectors.
2. Handle cases involving dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, with a focus on delivering cost-effective solutions.
3. Manage your own caseload, with responsibility for a number of client relationships.
4. Work closely with senior members of the team, supervising and supporting more junior lawyers and team members.
5. Contribute to business development activities, such as presenting seminars, writing articles, and updating marketing materials.
6. Ensure that you meet your budgeted hours and fees while delivering exceptional client service.
7. Take on any other duties as required, in line with your level and role within the firm.

Why is this role important?

This role is key to advising and assisting clients with property litigation matters. You will be working in the wider real estate department, supporting fast-paced matters across a variety of clients. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience and client networks within property litigation who is keen to continue developing and growing their career.

What does the role actually involve?

1. Providing timely, high-quality advice on property litigation matters.
2. Assisting with dispute resolution by negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
3. Supporting other areas of practice where relevant, such as providing assistance to the professional indemnity team.
4. Managing your own caseload and client relationships.
5. Supervising junior lawyers and team members, alongside senior team members and partners.
6. Contributing to marketing efforts such as seminars, writing reports, and updating literature to support the firm's sectors.
7. Achieving your budgeted hours and fees for the year.
8. Providing an exceptional client service.
9. Undertaking other duties as required, commensurate with the level of the post.

What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role?

1. Excellent technical skills: able to provide clear, concise, and commercially relevant solutions, explaining and advising on complex areas of property litigation.
2. A keen interest in personal development and taking advantage of training opportunities, staying up-to-date with legal issues, reports, and government policy.
3. Strong IT and keyboard skills, comfortable with digital dictation, electronic time recording, and case management systems.
4. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Who would be a good fit for this role?

As part of the Property Litigation team, you should have the following skills and experience:

1. A team player with a high level of personal commitment, initiative, and the ability to meet financial goals with a strong track record of achieving targets.
2. Flexible, ambitious, and results-oriented, with a history of providing excellent client service.
3. Attention to detail and a commercial approach to managing your time effectively while contributing to a positive team environment.
4. A willingness to attend marketing and social events organized by the firm or clients, maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

The Offering

The successful Senior Associate will be rewarded with:

1. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
2. Strong support from senior partners and a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
3. Flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work from home up to three days per week.
4. Opportunities for career progression within a rapidly growing team, with exposure to high-quality work across various sectors.
5. A firm that values wellbeing, diversity, and a strong work-life balance.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Senior Associate Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy, please apply here with an up-to-date CV or contact Donna Jones for further information.

BCL is an equal opportunities employer.