Legal Counsel – Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Norwich seeks a Legal Counsel specializing in real estate dispute resolution. You will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex litigious cases, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have qualification as a solicitor in England or Wales and experience in commercial real estate disputes. The role includes a generous benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Flexible benefits including electric cars

Volunteering hours per year

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience within commercial real estate dispute resolution.
• Demonstrate a consistently positive attitude and maintain a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of residential leasehold matters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice to support strategic goals.
• Manage caseload and oversee complex litigation.
• Supervise junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Commercial real estate dispute resolution

Client management at senior level

Decision-making on legal matters

Collaboration and problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Admitted solicitor in England or Wales

Job description

Legal Counsel – Real Estate Dispute Resolution page is loaded## Legal Counsel – Real Estate Dispute Resolutionlocations: Norwichposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-156837**Legal Counsel – Real Estate Dispute Resolution****This is a great job for someone** with good technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial real estate dispute resolution advice with an understanding of the needs of an institutional investor.**A bit about the job:**We’re looking for a skilled legal professional to join the Aviva Investors Private Markets Legal team, supporting our Direct Real Estate business. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality legal advice that enables the business to achieve its strategic goals while maintaining strong governance and risk management. You’ll be a key contributor to the Private Markets team, advising on a broad range of real estate dispute resolution matters related to assets held within UK property funds. As part of our in-house legal function, you’ll manage your own caseload and provide oversight on complex litigation handled by external panel firms. You’ll also play a leadership role by supervising junior team members and supporting their development. Your responsibilities will include making sound technical decisions on dispute resolution matters and offering commercially focused legal advice that helps maximise fund performance while mitigating legal and reputational risks.**Skills and experience we’re looking for:*** Relevant degree or equivalent experience/Admitted as a solicitor in England or Wales, or ILEX fellow.* Post qualification experience within commercial real estate dispute resolution* Demonstrate a consistently positive attitude, effectively resolve challenges through collaboration, and maintain a solutions-oriented mindset to achieve the best outcomes for clients and the business* Experience of dealing with clients at senior management level including an understanding of when matters need to be escalated to senior stakeholders from a risk perspective* Knowledge and experience of residential leasehold matters would be desirable but not essential**What you’ll get for this role:*** Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in* Eligibility for annual performance bonus* Family friendly parental and carer’s leave* Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days* Up to 40% discount for Aviva products* Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars* Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme* 21 volunteering hours per year**Aviva is for everyone:**We’re inclusive andWe flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookWe interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to [e-mail] #LI-KB1 #LI-Hybrid