Real Estate Litigation Managing Associate; Telecoms

Job Description

Location: Sheffield

Career Level: Managing Associate 8 PQE

Salary: 80000 - 100000 Bonus

Are you a senior real estate litigation lawyer with telecommunications expertise ready to take on a leadership role with one of the UK's largest and most dynamic full-service law firms? Our client, a top 50 nationally recognised law firm with over 1000 colleagues across 13 offices, is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Managing Associate with 8 PQE to join their expanding Bristol team (other office locations will also be considered).

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-quality complex real estate litigation matters with a particular focus on telecommunications disputes and the Telecommunications Code. You'll be joining a top tier and top ranked Real Estate Litigation team comprising over 20 dedicated specialists working with a diverse client base including public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords, developers, landed estates and commercial businesses.

As a Real Estate Litigation Managing Associate you will manage your own portfolio of complex real estate and property disputes with a strong emphasis on telecommunications matters and the Telecommunications Code. You will work alongside senior team members on the most complex matters whilst independently managing your own high-value caseload and providing leadership and mentoring to junior team members.

This exciting role has arisen due to significant growth driven by client demand. You'll benefit from very high-quality real estate litigation work from the outset, close support from experienced colleagues and a market-leading remuneration package within a firm that matches individual ambition with firm ambition providing clear progression pathways to Legal Director and Partner.

• Managing a portfolio of complex and high-value real estate litigation matters with a focus on telecommunications disputes and the Telecommunications Code
• Leading on complex telecommunications-related disputes including site access, code rights, operator agreements and regulatory matters
• Advising public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords and developers on complex property disputes
• Handling high-value disputed break clause cases, rights of light disputes and breach of covenant claims
• Leading on complex misrepresentation and breach of contract claims, frustration and option disputes
• Managing complex commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Representing clients in High Court proceedings, appeals and alternative dispute resolution
• Working independently on complex cases whilst collaborating on the most significant matters
• Building, developing and managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
• Leading and mentoring associates, junior lawyers and trainees
• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the real estate litigation practice
• Leading business development activities, client seminars and thought leadership initiatives
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the national real estate litigation team
• Staying current with developments in real estate litigation and telecommunications law
• Delivering exceptional client service with timely and pragmatic solutions

• 8 years PQE in real estate litigation
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven track record of managing complex and high-value real estate litigation matters independently
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate litigation and property disputes
• Extensive experience advising on commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Excellent drafting skills for complex court documents, pleadings and legal submissions
• Strong client relationship management skills with proven ability to act as trusted adviser
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Commercially focused with a strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to delivering…