Property Litigation Fee-earner - 5 yrs + PQE

The role will also involve advising clients on a range of disputes involving commercial & residential landlords, landowners and tenants alike. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-net-worth cases, dealing with clients both locally and nationally.

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 favourable 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 (5 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.

We are able to offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a team of dedicated and experienced professionals.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

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.