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Property Litigation Associate

Motus Legal Recruitment
Guildford · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£70,000 – £80,000 a year
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Category
Legal

Property Litigation Associate (2 yrs+ PQE)

Location: Guildford with hybrid working (up to 3 days remote)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000



Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

The Opportunity

We are exclusively instructed on behalf of a leading law firm in Surrey which has a stellar reputation in the region and in the City. This top tier law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Property Litigation Associate (2+ years PQE) to join its established and highly regarded Real Estate Disputes team.


This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality property litigation matters, advising a diverse client base including commercial landlords and tenants, developers, investors, property management companies, and private clients.


The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex matters, supporting business development initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.


Key Responsibilities

- Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters with appropriate autonomy

- Advising on a wide range of disputes including:

o Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes

o Possession proceedings and forfeiture matters

o Dilapidations claims

o Easements, rights of way, and boundary disputes

o Lease renewals and termination matters

o Trespass, nuisance, and restrictive covenant issues

- Delivering commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice

- Supporting senior colleagues on complex and high-value disputes

- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

- Contributing to business development, networking, and profile-raising activities

- Supervising junior team members where appropriate


The Firm Offers

- Exposure to high-quality and complex work

- A collaborative and high-performing environment

- Highly Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

- Clear progression opportunities within an expanding practice

- Ongoing investment in professional development

This appointment would particularly suit an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor seeking to join a highly regarded team and take the next step in their career within a commercially focused environment.


Applications are invited from candidates meeting the above criteria. xwzovoh All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. Please call Joe Davy-Taylor on or email

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