Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor | London This is a superb opportunity to join a highly regarded real estate disputes team at a leading London firm with a strong international outlook and a commitment to nurturing talent. This well-established, mid-sized City law firm is known for its entrepreneurial and modern approach, offering high-quality legal services to a wide-ranging client base, including high-net-worth individuals, property companies, retailers, developers, investors, and international corporates. With real estate at the heart of the firm's business, the property litigation team plays a critical role in delivering strategic, commercially focused advice to clients facing complex disputes. Due to continued growth, the team is looking to hire a junior solicitor with solid experience in property litigation. This role offers hands-on exposure to headline-making disputes, high-value claims, and novel legal issues-along with excellent training and mentoring in a genuinely inclusive and supportive environment. The Role: - Advise clients on the full range of landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, dilapidation disputes, rent reviews, service charge issues, and forfeiture proceedings - Act on complex and high-value property disputes, including breaches of covenant, easements, trespass, noise nuisance, and rights of way - Represent clients in High Court litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR - Provide strategic portfolio advice to both landlords and tenants, including on portfolio rationalisation, vacant possession strategies, and risk mitigation - Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on precedent-setting cases and major commercial property transactions with contentious elements - Advise on property issues with insolvency aspects and cross-border elements, including for overseas investors and multinational clients Candidate Requirements: - Qualified solicitor with 1-2 years' PQE in property litigation (UK-qualified or equivalent) - Strong academic background and excellent technical legal skills - Confident communicator with a commercial mindset and client-focused approach - A genuine interest in developing your career in property litigation The Opportunity: - Join a high-performing, friendly, and ambitious team with a strong reputation in the market - Enjoy a diverse workload with top-tier clients and real scope to develop your career - Benefit from structured training, ongoing mentoring and regular opportunities for promotion - Work in a firm that truly values work-life balance, offering flexible and hybrid working - Be part of a firm with an inclusive culture, a commitment to wellbeing, and excellent staff retention If you're a junior property litigation lawyer looking to build your expertise in a forward-thinking, full-service firm with a supportive environment and first-rate client base, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.