Hybrid Solicitor – Real Estate Litigation

at DWF

• Job title: Solicitor – Real Estate Litigation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Leeds, United Kingdom

About the role

• Real Estate Litigation Solicitor at DWF, handling commercial property disputes. Advising clients and collaborating with various legal teams in a supportive environment at the Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• To advise on the legal and commercial implications of all types of commercial property dispute (e.g. opposed and unopposed lease renewals, restrictive covenants, break options, dilapidations, rights of way, boundary disputes, trespass, nuisance, telecoms, possession and insolvency-related issues).
• To work with DWF's Legal Operations and Business Services divisions who are able to give clients a fully integrated service at less cost.
• To take support from DWF's Reflex division of real estate paralegals, to which all fee earners in the team have access to help deliver profitability.
• To develop and grow your own relationships with existing and new clients, and with internal clients such as transactional Real Estate with whom we work and support very closely.
• To demonstrate and live our firm and team values and to be open to innovation opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous experience and technical knowledge in commercial real estate litigation, including 1954 Act lease renewals (opposed and unopposed)
• Serving notices (contractual and statutory notices)
• Dilapidations disputes and settlements, boundary and right of way issues
• Rent arrears and landlord remedies including forfeiture
• Court proceedings, CRAR etc.
• The willingness to take ownership of your work and a desire to deliver a top client service across a range of sectors.
• Taking a positive, friendly, supportive and collegiate approach to working with others.
• The desire to develop lasting relationships with clients and be a long-term member of an established and forward-thinking team.

Benefits

• We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
• We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
• If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway.