Associate/Senior Associate – Property Litigation (Charities)

The role

This role is for an Associate/Senior Associate in Property Litigation at Foot Anstey, focusing on advising charity and not-for-profit clients on complex property disputes in Bristol or Exeter. It is ideal for a qualified lawyer with property litigation experience interested in specializing in the charity sector.

What you'll do

• Advise charity and not-for-profit clients on a broad range of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, boundary disputes, rights of way, adverse possession claims, trespass issues, possession proceedings, and disputes relating to third-party rights
• Help charity clients safeguard and maximise the value of their property portfolios by providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice that protects their assets and supports their charitable objectives
• Work closely with colleagues across our specialist Charities team, including property, private client, and legacy professionals, delivering joined-up advice on complex and often sensitive matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to charities, trustees, and not-for-profit organisations
• Contribute to business development initiatives, helping to strengthen our reputation as a leading adviser to the charity sector
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team, ensuring clients receive an exceptional and consistently high-quality service

What we're looking for

Benefits