Legal Director – Real Estate Litigation
DWF
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Birmingham • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Manage a varied and complex caseload of commercial property disputes, including opposed and unopposed lease renewals, restrictive covenants, break options, dilapidations, rights of way, boundary disputes, trespass, nuisance, possession proceedings and insolvency-related issues.
- Support the Real Estate Litigation team in driving continuous growth and improvement, contributing to the ongoing development of the practice and the delivery of an excellent and consistent client service.
- Work closely with clients to provide practical, clear and robust legal advice, ensuring that commercial objectives are met and matters are progressed efficiently and strategically.
- Supervise and mentor junior members of the team, supporting their development and contributing to the overall quality, performance and culture of the practice.
- Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with key clients, while supporting further growth through both new and existing business opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the transactional Real Estate team, with whom there will be close collaboration and ongoing support.
Requirements
- A qualified solicitor with considerable experience gained within a leading real estate or real estate litigation team.
- Demonstrable technical expertise in complex and high value commercial real estate litigation.
- Proven ability to manage files independently, while contributing effectively to wider team matters and collaborative initiatives when required.
- Confident and personable, with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with clients and colleagues.
- A collaborative approach to building, maintaining and developing strong relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively, manage competing demands and maximise efficiency in working practices.
- Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
Benefits
- We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
- We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
- We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial property disputeslease renewalsrestrictive covenantsbreak optionsdilapidationsrights of wayboundary disputestrespassnuisanceinsolvency-related issues
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementrelationship buildingmentoringcollaborationorganisational skillsprioritisationself-motivationperformance-drivenclient serviceclear communication
Certifications
qualified solicitor