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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Solicitor – Property Litigation | London, City | Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers accredited Firm | Hybrid Working 3 Days Per Week | Excellent Benefits

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The Firm:

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This Top Tier L500 firm combines commercial strength with an entrepreneurial culture. With circa 150 staff firm-wide, it offers a stable, well-resourced platform with clear growth ambitions.

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The Real Estate Disputes team is a core practice area, acting on complex, high-value disputes for landlords, developers and lenders.

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The firm operates a modern, flexible model, offering up to three days per week hybrid working.

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This firm are very big on internal progression, including 19 promotions this year with 5+ Partners.

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The Role:

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to take a leading role within the Property disputes team.

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You will manage and lead complex matters including:

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  • Developer and right to light disputes
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  • Party wall and trespass claims
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  • Landlord & tenant litigation
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  • Possession and mortgage claims
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  • Contested lease renewals, forfeiture and secured recovery
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Beyond case leadership, you will play a strategic role in client development, cross-referrals and team supervision, helping shape the next phase of the department’s growth.

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Why This Role?

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  • Leadership within a Legal 500-ranked team – Take a visible role in a respected disputes practice.
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  • Clear route to Partnership or lateral Partner platform – Genuine influence over team direction and growth.
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  • High-quality, complex work – Act on substantial real estate and secured recovery litigation.
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  • Strong commercial foundation – Join a firm with ambitious expansion plans.
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  • Hybrid flexibility – Up to three days per week working from home.
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  • Opportunity to build profile and client base – Supported by an established London platform.
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The Candidate & Benefits:

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  • You will be an experienced Property Litigation Senior Lawyer with a strong track record in complex real estate disputes, ideally within a London commercial practice.
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  • At Senior Associate level, you will be ready to step into a broader leadership role. At Partner level, you will bring strategic thinking, client relationship strength, and a desire to help grow the practice further.
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  • A highly competitive remuneration package, aligned with seniority and contribution, alongside flexible hybrid working and genuine progression prospects.
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This is a compelling move for a Senior Associate seeking greater influence, leadership responsibility and a strong commercial platform from which to grow.