Property Litigation Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will advise developers, landowners and commercial clients on complex title indemnity claims and related development disputes. You will supervise and develop junior team members while contributing to a supportive, high-performing culture. The position offers exposure to high-value work, cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to build leadership experience in a respected firm. You will help deliver first-class legal work for top-tier clients and shape outcomes in development projects and title-related matters.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• up to 35% annual bonus
• sabbatical scheme with up to 4 weeks over 3 years
• minimum 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• hybrid working (minimum 40% time in office)
• auto-enrolled workplace pension (minimum 5%) and death in service (4x salary)

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, landowners, insurers and commercial clients on title indemnity claims and development-related real property disputes
• Handle matters involving rights to light, covenants, easements, and other title or land constraints affecting development schemes
• Support key clients, including high-profile commercial organisations
• Handle a mix of private sector and government work
• Provide day-to-day supervision and mentorship to junior team members
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture

Key requirements

• Senior Associate with strong background in title indemnity claims and/or development-related real property disputes
• Experience with rights to light, restrictive covenants, mines and minerals, easements, access issues and related constraints
• Strong technical and commercial skills
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Collaborative, approachable style with supervisory and development abilities

• collaborative
• mentoring/people development
• clear and effective communication
• title indemnity claims
• development-related real property disputes
• rights to light

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