Overview
In this role you will manage a varied property litigation caseload for landlords, developers and housing providers, advancing client goals in disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, and related proceedings. You will contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking firm, supporting junior colleagues and helping develop business. The position offers clear career progression, flexible/hybrid working, and a strong focus on client service. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes in a niche property disputes practice while benefiting from a supportive environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary with structured career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Workplace pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Discounted legal services
Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, service charge disputes, possession actions, and trespass/squatter claims
- Advising a wide range of clients including property owners, developers, housing providers, and commercial landlords
- Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing court proceedings
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to team development
- Participating in business development and client relationship initiatives
Key requirements
- At least 2 years’ PQE in property litigation
- Strong academic background and technical legal expertise
- Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
- A client-focused, commercially aware, and team-oriented mindset
- A proactive approach to business development and networking
- client-focused
- team-oriented
- negotiation
- property litigation
- legal research
- drafting pleadings
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