Real Estate Litigation Associate

  • Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
  • Mar 15, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Property Litigation Associate - London (2+ PQE) A well-regarded London law firm is looking to hire a Property Litigation Associate (2+ PQE) to join its established real estate disputes team. The team advises a broad client base including major property investors, developers, corporate occupiers and high-net-worth individuals, handling a wide range of complex real estate disputes. Typical matters include:
  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Dilapidations and possession claims
  • Development and construction disputes
  • Rights of light and party wall matters
  • Service charge disputes
  • Telecommunications Code issues
  • Professional negligence and insolvency-related property disputes
You will join a collaborative team with strong partner support, working on high-value matters and gaining early responsibility. The ideal candidate will have:
  • 2+ PQE in property litigation
  • Experience from a reputable real estate disputes practice
  • Strong drafting and client management skills
  • The ability to manage a varied contentious property caseload
This is a strong opportunity for a lawyer looking to build their profile within a respected London real estate disputes practice.