Real Estate Disputes Solicitor - Guildford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented solicitor to join a highly regarded Real Estate Disputes Team at a leading law firm in Guildford. This role offers the chance to work within a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised team, handling high-quality work while benefiting from a firm that truly prioritises career development and a human-first approach.

The Firm

This firm has established itself as one of the leading legal practices in the South-East and London. With a team of 400+ people, including 200+ lawyers and 50+ partners, it is consistently recognised for its excellence, featuring in The Times' Best Law Firms and achieving Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings.

A career here offers access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities, and a supportive environment, with a clear pathway to progression-including to Partnership for those looking to advance.

The Role

This position sits within a leading Real Estate Disputes Team, which advises a broad range of clients, from commercial landlords and developers to private individuals and landowners. The team specialises in complex and high-value disputes relating to property and land use, working closely with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on and managing a varied caseload, including:

• Landlord and tenant disputes (both residential and commercial)
• Long leasehold advice and service charge recovery (Court and Tribunal)
• Lease interpretation and consultation procedures
• Rights of first refusal
• Residential lease renewals and collective enfranchisement
• Security of tenure and landlord-tenant relationships

This role provides plenty of scope to support the Partners and Senior Associates on more complex, high-value, and protracted cases, as well as mentoring Trainees and Junior Lawyers within the team.

The Team

This Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised team is led by Chris Marsden and Anna Iceton, two highly experienced ex-City lawyers who deliver City-level expertise within a supportive and collaborative firm culture. Working in this team offers a fantastic opportunity to gain direct mentorship from leading practitioners while benefiting from the flexibility and work-life balance that the firm provides.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in real estate disputes (property litigation) or a mixed litigation caseload with a property focus
• A strong understanding of key legislation, including the Housing Acts, Landlord & Tenant Acts, and the Protection from Eviction Act
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-care skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to handling cases
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively within a team

The firm welcomes applications from those with 0-5 years PQE, whether currently operating in an Associate role or ready to step into one.

Why Join?

• High-quality work with a diverse client base
• Direct mentorship from ex-City lawyers
• Supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on career development
• Clear progression to Partnership for those keen to advance
• Flexible working, with a blend of home and office work

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to join a top-tier Real Estate Disputes team while enjoying the work-life balance, supportive culture, and career development opportunities that this firm is known for. If you're looking to specialise in this dynamic area of law, this could be the perfect next step.