Overview

Join the Senior Associate - Real Estate Dispute Resolution role at

Howard Kennedy LLP . The team advises a diverse client base on a wide range of commercial and residential property issues.Workstreams

Development and Neighbourly Rights

– Building Safety, Party Wall etc. Act 1996, Rights of Light, Boundary disputes, Easements, Nuisance, and more.Residential

– enfranchisement, possession claims, service charge disputes, co-ownership, and tenancy enforcement.Commercial Asset Management

– lease renewals, forfeiture, dilapidations, break notices, rent reviews, and insolvency-related disputes.Property Contract Disputes

– specific performance, injunctions, building defects, professional negligence, and misrepresentation.Responsibilities

Independently manage a varied and complex caseload across all four workstreams with minimal supervision.Supervise and support junior lawyers, trainees, and paralegals, providing guidance and contributing to their development.Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic and commercial advice and building long-term relationships.Lead on all stages of contentious matters, including pre-action strategy, court proceedings, ADR, and settlement negotiations.Assist Partners in driving team initiatives, including training, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.Contribute to the team’s growth through networking, client pitches, thought leadership, and participation in sector groups.Oversee budgeting, fee estimates, and cost recovery, including liaison with costs draftsmen and insurers.About you

Extensive experience in Real Estate Dispute Resolution, with a strong track record of handling complex matters independently.Commercial acumen with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach to client issues.Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Leadership capability with experience supervising, mentoring and developing more junior members of the team.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.Collaborative mindset, contributing to a positive team culture and supporting firm-wide initiatives.Howard Kennedy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment experience that reflects the diversity of both our people and our clients.We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.If there is anything we can do to make your application journey more comfortable—whether for interviews, assessments, or onboarding—please let us know. We will work with you to remove barriers and ensure the recruitment process is comfortable for you.Contact our recruitment team at recruitment@howardkennedy.com to discuss any support you might need.Equality and Compliance

Agency introductions: We are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Any named CVs sent without approval will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid.Job Details

Seniority level

– Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

– Full-timeJob function

– LegalIndustries

– Legal Services and Law Practice

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