Legal Director - Real Estate Litigation

The role

DWF is seeking a senior Legal Director for its Real Estate Litigation team in Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle. This client-facing role will manage a complex caseload of commercial property disputes and play a key part in client relationship management and team growth.

What you'll do

• 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

What we're looking for

Benefits