Associate – Property Litigation

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Property Litigation lawyer to join our Real Estate group. You will join a friendly, collegiate team that is widely recognised for its expertise in this area and is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers.

The Real Estate group currently consists of 8 partners and 17 other lawyers. It is regarded as one of the leading real estate practices in the South East outside London and is recommended by the leading independent legal directories.

The group handles a broad range of real estate work across different sectors and includes teams dedicated to real estate dispute resolution, construction and transactional real estate. The real estate disputes teamsits within the group and handles the full scope of property litigation work including:

Commercial landlord and tenant work –1954 Act renewals and disputes; dilapidations; consents; rent reviews; break notices; forfeiture and possession;

Development disputes and other contractual disputes relating to commercial and residential property;

Easements, covenants and boundary disputes and advice;

Land ownership including adverse possession and co-ownership claims;

Insolvency matters with a property angle;

Litigation in the High Court and County Court as well as the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber); mediations and other forms of ADR.

Clients include mid tier businesses (whether quoted or owner-managed), household name PLCs and other major international groups. We act for owners and investors, individuals and developers nationwide and have extensive experience dealing with our corporate occupier clients’ property litigation requirements.

With PSL, trainee and paralegal support within the group and access to a wide range of valuable resources and training, you will be joining a supportive working environment encouraging you to grow.

As a firm we work flexibly and remote/hybrid working is available, with employees encouraged to be in the office at least 2 days per week.

Stephanie Newton, Senior Associate : “I have been part of the Real Estate Disputes team at S&B since early 2017. From the outset, I was given exposure to a diverse client base and high-quality work. The team is highly collaborative and supportive, with a strong focus on continuous development, offering real opportunities to take responsibility, contribute meaningfully to cases, and make an impact from day one. The team works closely with the wider Real Estate team and other groups across the firm, creating excellent opportunities to broaden expertise and get involved in firm-wide initiatives. It is a genuinely supportive team delivering excellent work, making it a fantastic place to develop your career.”

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should have excellent inter-personal skills, strong academics and high quality experience – typically with a major City or leading national/regional practice.

Ideally a grounding in commercial landlord and tenant work to assist with the team’s occupier and investor clients.

An understanding of Court and Tribunal work and of the different procedural stages of litigation.

Dedicated to delivering high standards of client service

Ability to work collaboratively and with a strong team ethos

The Opportunity

Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution)

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of carparking expenses via a pay as you go card at a local carpark (likely to be Farnham Road carpark)

Travel – option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service)

Critical illness insurance

Cycle to work schemes

Give as you earn

Discounted gym memberships and shopping

Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes

Diversity & Inclusion We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). This drives a strategy which focuses on constant promotion of an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to realise their full potential and be themselves at work. In 2020 we were shortlisted for “Best D&I Initiative” at The HR Awards and for “Best Talent and Inclusion Initiative” at The Lawyer Awards.

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