OverviewA Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate role has arisen in our Birmingham Real Estate team, working on a wide variety of contentious property matters.Role responsibilitiesAdvising on landlord and tenant disputes (lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture)Handling development-related issues (rights of light, restrictive covenants, boundary disputes)Managing possession claims and trespass actionsSupporting property insolvency and enforcement workDrafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counselAttending court hearings, mediations, and client meetingsManaging your own caseload with appropriate supervisionSupporting senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR mattersContributing to team training, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior team membersGetting involved in marketing and business development initiativesYou’ll be supporting Dawn and her senior fee earners, making this a fantastic opportunity to learn and network with highly experienced professionals.The teamOur Real Estate Dispute Resolution team, led by Partner Dawn Reynolds, is a specialist group within Gateley Legal’s wider Property division. We’re known for our straight-talking, commercially focused advice and our ability to resolve complex property disputes with clarity and confidence. We act for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and public sector bodies. We pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive, and genuinely collaborative, working closely with clients to understand their goals and deliver practical solutions that make a difference.The personWe are interested in speaking with candidates who are enthusiastic, commercially minded, and have a keen interest in property law and dispute resolution. You should enjoy working in a team, be able to manage your own workload, and have an eye for detail.Our desired candidate will haveA qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (2–5 years’ PQE in property litigation preferred)Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processesExperience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedingsAn organised and methodical approachExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong attention to detailEnthusiasm to learn and developAbout UsWith support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for an annual bonus. We also provide learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform and a comprehensive rewards package (My Flex) including annual leave options, cycle to work, and more. We are Gateley, a forward-thinking, straight-talking legal and professional services group serving more than 5,700 active clients in the UK and beyond. We value ambition, collaboration and practical solutions.Diversity, inclusion and wellbeingDiversity, inclusion and wellbeing are important to Gateley. We recruit from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible working patterns and are proud to have been recognised for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. #J-18808-Ljbffr