Legal Director - Real Estate Litigation

The role

This is a senior Legal Director role within DWF's Real Estate Litigation team in Birmingham. The position is for a commercially minded solicitor to manage complex, high-value commercial property disputes and client relationships.

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