Property Litigation Associate

Company: Motus Legal Recruitment
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Location: Guildford
Job Description:

Property Litigation Associate (2 yrs+ PQE)

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

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000

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. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. Please call Joe Davy-Taylor on 07808 522 727 or email jdt@motusrecruitment.com

Posted: August 1st, 2026