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Osborne Clarke

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Real Estate & Property
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in Real Estate Litigation, strong client service skills, proactive case management, teamwork ability, and preferably some supervisory experience with juniors.
  • You will support senior lawyers in handling various property disputes, manage cases in courts and tribunals, advise on risk management, and assist clients with significant market cases.

Requirements

  • Due to the technical nature of the practice, we are looking for candidates who have worked within a recognised and respected Real Estate Litigation team and have a good track record in proactively managing a varied caseload.
  • You will be able to demonstrate excellent client service and proactive case management.
  • You will also have strong technical legal skills together with an enthusiasm for getting to know a client's sector.
  • You will also need to embrace collaborative team working as well as working on your own matters.
  • Finally, evidence of having supervised more junior team members would also be an advantage.
  • As a guide, due to the nature of the work and the structure of the team, we are looking to appoint an Associate in this area, although we will consider candidates with more or less experience.

Responsibilities

  • support the Partners and senior fee earners within the London team, across a variety of areas, including residential, commercial landlord and tenant disputes and development/land rights issues.
  • handle cases at all levels of the Court system, as well as before Tribunals and arbitration panels.
  • provide advice on risk mitigation and management in the context of potential disputes and property related regulation.
  • support clients on a range of market leading cases.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Property Disputes Associate role?

The primary focus of the Property Disputes Associate role is to support the Partners and senior fee earners within the London team across various areas, including residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, as well as development and land rights issues.

Who leads the Real Estate Disputes team?

The Real Estate Disputes team is led by Leona Briggs, who is rated in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with a premier client base, including companies such as British Land, Stanhope, Barratt Homes, Greystar, GLP, Topland, and Nuveen.

Is prior experience required for this position?

Yes, we are looking for candidates who have worked within a recognized and respected Real Estate Litigation team and have a good track record in proactively managing a varied caseload.

What kind of career development opportunities are available?

We offer a multi-award winning career development program that includes clear expectations for progression, high-quality clients and work, thorough assessments, robust technical training, and rewards for contribution rather than just PQE or tenure.

How many people are in the wider Real Estate Disputes team?

The wider Real Estate Disputes team comprises 5 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 8 Associate Directors, 9 Senior Associates, 7 Associates, 3 Trainee Solicitors, 2 Solicitor Apprentices, 9 Paralegals, and a Legal Manager.

What are the key skills required for this role?

Candidates should possess strong technical legal skills, excellent client service capabilities, proactive case management abilities, enthusiasm for various client sectors, and a collaborative team approach.

Are there opportunities to supervise junior team members in this role?

Yes, evidence of having supervised more junior team members is considered an advantage for candidates applying for this role.

What benefits are associated with the job?

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits as part of our employment package.

Will I have exposure to clients early in my career?

Yes, the role provides opportunities for early responsibility and client exposure, allowing you to build relationships with clients from the outset.

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Osborne Clarke

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Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1748
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re an international legal practice and our goal is simple: to help our clients and our people succeed in tomorrow’s world. In a business environment that’s facing new digital, economic, political and environmental challenges, we help our clients to gain competitive advantage by providing commercially focused insights and legal services. We’ve been around for over 250 years and have a presence across Europe, Asia and the US. Within our core sectors, our clients range from market leaders to fast-growth companies. Our structure and approach ensures we’re experts in the sectors our clients work in and we understand the issues they face. We believe that the more we understand the big picture, the more we can provide positive and insightful solutions across the spectrum of advisory, litigation and transactional services. But we don’t stop at being experts. We believe in building diverse, enduring and rewarding relationships. Our clients and our people tell us that we have a strongly ingrained, genuinely differentiated approach that’s unstuffy and easy to work with. It’s what makes us different to other law firms and helps us to work in partnership with our clients and connect the dots that other law firms might not see.