Job Description
Our customer, a multinational law firm is seeking a Real Estate Disputes Lawyer for a 6-month engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the UK real estate sector, particularly with issues concerning commercial property. Location: London (Hybrid or Fully Remote after Initial Team Meeting; On-site Team Meeting Required Monthly) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months (Full-Time Preferred; Open to 3-4 Days Per Week for the Right Candidate) Key Responsibilities: Address a broad range of issues related to commercial property, including but not limited to: Building Safety Act 2022 compliance Disputes concerning fire defects, such as defective cavity barriers and cladding Base build defects, including RAAC issues Contract disputes Break options Consent applications Service charge disputes Dilapidations Nuisance issues Debt recovery Contested and uncontested lease renewals Experience Required: Demonstrated expertise in the UK real estate sector, particularly with commercial property matters In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 Proven track record in handling complex disputes and issues related to commercial property Experience with a wide range of property-related concerns, from fire safety defects to lease renewals About Elevate Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia. ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together. Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.