Legal Counsel - Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Legal Counsel - Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Apply locations: Norwich Posted 3 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-156837

Legal Counsel - Real Estate Dispute Resolution

This is a great job for someone with strong technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial real estate dispute resolution advice and an understanding of the needs of an institutional investor.

A bit about the job:

We're seeking a skilled legal professional to join the Aviva Investors Private Markets Legal team, supporting our Direct Real Estate business. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality legal advice to help achieve strategic goals while maintaining governance and risk management. You'll advise on a broad range of real estate dispute resolution matters related to assets within UK property funds. As part of our in-house legal team, you'll manage your own caseload and oversee complex litigation handled by external panel firms. You'll also supervise junior team members and support their development. Your responsibilities include making sound technical decisions on dispute resolution matters and providing commercially focused legal advice to maximize fund performance and mitigate risks.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience; admitted as a solicitor in England or Wales, or ILEX fellow
• Post-qualification experience in commercial real estate dispute resolution
• A positive attitude, effective challenge resolution through collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience dealing with clients at senior management level, including understanding when to escalate matters to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of residential leasehold matters is desirable but not essential

What you'll get for this role:

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on your contribution
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Family-friendly parental and carer's leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit
• Flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We consider all flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares.

We offer flexible locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most employees spend around 50% of their time in our offices, combining flexibility with team collaboration.

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