Property Litigation Solicitor - 2 years + PQE

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Property Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting our clients with a wide range of property disputes. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to work in a supportive, collaborative, and challenging environment.

This will include but will not be limited to the following: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on property litigation matters, but with the ability also to deal with mainstream contract disputes, as required.
• Manage commercial and landlord and tenant litigation cases, to include, in particular, lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and dilapidations claims.
• Manage residential possession proceedings with a full understanding of relevant housing law and statutory regulations.
• Handle disputes between adjoining owners (trespass and nuisance claims, boundary disputes and the enforcement of restrictive covenants) whilst demonstrating a sensitivity to preserving good  relationships between neighbours.
• Manage disputes between developers and those affected by development plans.
• Advise on long residential leases (lease extensions, freehold enfranchisements, rights of first refusal and setting up right to manage companies).
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external parties to achieve favorable outcomes with a particular emphasis on providing in-house support to our commercial and residential property teams.
• Stay abreast of changes in property and contract law, ensuring accurate and up-to-date legal advice.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in property litigation law
• Proven experience (2 years PQE+) in property litigation and commercial contract disputes
• Experience in landlord and tenant disputes, both commercial and residential, is essential.
• Experience in handling disputes between adjoining owners is essential.
• Experience of residential long lease work is highly desirable, although full training and supervision can be provided in this area.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team.
• Adherence to high ethical standards and commitment to client satisfaction.

Benefits

• 25 days Holiday
• 3 Days Christmas / New Year Leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Cash Plan
• DIS & Pension

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you think you are suitable to our HR Manager, Pauline Smith.