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Real Estate Litigation Managing Associate

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Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Full time £80,000 - £100,000 per year

Job Description
Real Estate Litigation Managing Associate (Telecoms)

Location: Leeds

Career Level: Managing Associate 8+ PQE

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus

Lead Complex Telecommunications and Real Estate Litigation

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 1,000 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.

 
The Role

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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • 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 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

 
About You

Essential Requirements:

  • 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, both 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 strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality client service

  • Business development skills with ability to generate and develop client relationships

Highly Desirable:

  • Extensive experience working within the telecommunications sector

  • Strong knowledge of the Telecommunications Code and telecommunications disputes

  • Experience advising public bodies on complex property disputes

  • Experience with complex disputed break clause cases and rights of light matters

  • Experience with high-value breach of covenant claims and option disputes

  • Extensive experience in High Court advocacy and alternative dispute resolution

  • Established client relationships and track record of business development

  • Experience contributing to thought leadership and client seminars

Key Attributes:

  • Ambitious and driven with clear career progression goals towards Legal Director/Partner

  • Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire and develop others

  • Proactive and self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset

  • Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery

  • Strategic thinker with commercial acumen

  • Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

  • Adaptable and able to work on diverse and complex matters

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Confident, articulate, and credible with strong presence

  • Passionate about real estate litigation and telecommunications law

 
What's On Offer

Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Market-leading remuneration package

  • Bonus scheme

  • Clear progression pathway to Legal Director and Partner with leadership support

  • Award-winning firm with national reputation and continued growth

  • Part of a 20+ strong top tier and top ranked national Real Estate Litigation team

  • Work on high-quality, complex real estate litigation matters from the outset

  • Specialist telecommunications work with leading practitioners recognised nationally

  • Leadership role with opportunity to shape and develop the practice

  • Close support and collaboration with experienced colleagues

  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities

  • Employee awards programme recognising excellent work

  • Strong focus on employee wellbeing

  • Inclusive and diverse culture (Gold Investors in People Award, Firm of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards)

  • Collaborative team environment where everyone's voice is heard

  • Bristol office or other UK office locations considered

  • Flexible working arrangements available

 
About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices nationwide. Built on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism, and expertise, the firm has established an award-winning reputation and continues to grow.

The Real Estate Litigation team is top tier and top ranked, comprising over 20 dedicated real estate litigation lawyers across the firm's 13 offices. The team acts for a wide range of commercial businesses, institutions, landed estates, and individuals on all real estate and property disputes.

The Bristol team is led by a highly ranked lawyer in Chambers & Partners 2025 who is recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the UK for cases involving the Telecommunications Code. The team has a strong retail, development, and public sector practice.

The team regularly advises public bodies, corporate occupiers, investors, landlords, and developers on property issues including telecommunications disputes, disputed break clause cases, rights of light, breach of covenant claims, misrepresentation and breach of contract, frustration and option disputes, as well as all types of commercial landlord and tenant issues.

The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive attitude and diversity, winning 'Firm of the Year' at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and achieving Gold in the Investors in People Award.

The firm's values are smart, bold, and together, with a commitment to making a positive change at every touchpoint for colleagues, clients, and communities.

 
Location

This role is ideally based in the firm's Leeds office, but other office locations across the UK will also be considered. All offices are located in accessible city centre locations with excellent transport links and modern, professional working environments.

 
How to Apply

If you're a senior real estate litigation lawyer with telecommunications expertise and strong leadership skills, ready to take on a Managing Associate role with clear progression to Legal Director/Partner, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-- or