Property Litigation Associate

Job description

Property Litigation Associate (2 yrs+ PQE)

Location: Guildford with hybrid working (up to 3 days remote)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

The Opportunity

We are exclusively instructed on behalf of a leading law firm in Surrey which has a stellar reputation in the region and in the City. This top tier law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Property Litigation Associate (2+ years PQE) to join its established and highly regarded Real Estate Disputes team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality property litigation matters, advising a diverse client base including commercial landlords and tenants, developers, investors, property management companies, and private clients.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex matters, supporting business development initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters with appropriate autonomy

- Advising on a wide range of disputes including:

o Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes

o Possession proceedings and forfeiture matters

o Dilapidations claims

o Easements, rights of way, and boundary disputes

o Lease renewals and termination matters

o Trespass, nuisance, and restrictive covenant issues

- Delivering commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice

- Supporting senior colleagues on complex and high-value disputes

- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

- Contributing to business development, networking, and profile-raising activities

- Supervising junior team members where appropriate

The Firm Offers

- Exposure to high-quality and complex work

- A collaborative and high-performing environment

- Highly Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

- Clear progression opportunities within an expanding practice

- Ongoing investment in professional development

This appointment would particularly suit an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor seeking to join a highly regarded team and take the next step in their career within a commercially focused environment.

Applications are invited from candidates meeting the above criteria. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. Please call Joe Davy-Taylor on 07808 522 727 or email jdt@motusrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English