Senior Associate Solicitor

Overview

As a Senior Associate Solicitor in a national property litigation team, you will handle cases from inception through ADR or trial and supervise colleagues through the process. You’ll apply broad expertise in nuisance, trespass, boundaries, easements, and rights of way to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will steer case strategy, maintain strong client communication, and uphold the SRA Code of Conduct. You’ll also use performance data to drive improvements while mentoring junior fee earners. This role offers scope to shape litigation strategy within a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to ADR or trial
• Oversee and develop colleagues handling similar property disputes
• Assess cases, set strategy, and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Handle nuisance, trespass, boundary disputes, and easement-related claims
• Provide technical supervision to junior fee earners
• Uphold SRA Code of Conduct and professional standards
• Utilize management information to support performance improvements

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor authorised to conduct litigation
• Strong litigation experience across property disputes including mediation/ADR
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor junior fee earners
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high attention to detail
• Willingness to engage with management information for performance monitoring

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Property litigation
• Mediation and ADR
• Nuisance, trespass, boundary disputes

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