Property Dispute Resolution Associate
Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester
Join a top-ranked team working at the forefront of major property disputes, developments and cross‑sector litigation.
We are looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Associate with 2-4 years PQE to join our market-leading Property Dispute Resolution (PDR) team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national practice, advising on complex, high‑value and strategically significant property disputes for an exceptional client base.
You will work closely with leading Partners and specialists across our UK offices, gaining exposure to a broad range of property litigation matters and cross‑sector disputes. The team is collaborative, supportive and committed to developing its lawyers at every stage of their career.
The Opportunity
As an Associate in our PDR team, you will:
Manage a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, including commercial property asset management.
Advise on development-related risk and strategy on some of the largest developments in the UK, including rights to light, title constraints and vacant possession strategies.
Work as part of the teams on high-profile, big-ticket property litigation.
Handle cross-sector / cross-over property-related disputes and litigation involving energy, infrastructure, mining, judicial review, planning and electronic communications law.
Act for a prestigious client base, including Heineken UK, Green Generation Energy Networks Cymru Limited, Motor Fuel Group, Aviva Investors, Harworth Estates Group, Allianz /Liverpool Victoria, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc, ESR Group (formerly London & Scottish) E.ON and RWE, CBRE Global Investors, Akelius Group, various Universities, Booker/Tesco, various London Boroughs and other Councils, Homes England, Cellnex UK/On Tower, Edmundson Electrical Limited, Huawei Technologies, Pier House Development Limited, Thames Water, Scudamores Punting Company Limited, JD Wetherspoon, Whitbread/Premier Inn Hotels, Tinsley Bridge Group and Linnaeus Group.
Deliver strategic, commercially focused advice and build trusted client relationships.
Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.
About The Team
Our national PDR team is one of the largest and most respected in the UK, comprising 18 lawyers plus trainees, specialist paralegals and dedicated support staff. It is known for its technical excellence and sector-focused approach and is highly ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK. The PDR team sits within the firm’s award-winning real estate practice, which includes over 330 lawyers nationally and is consistently ranked amongst the best in the UK.
Why Pinsent Masons
At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
Our Commitment
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Anwen Wallington:
Email anwen.wallington@pinsentmasons.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/
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Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate.
Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times.
With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 28 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors.
Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
