Overview

A Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor of 5 years + PQE is requiredue to expansion for a specialist Litigation practice close to Hertford.

Our client has a client-focused and commercial approach indealing with a wide range of property disputes. They offer a collaborative and supportive culture focused on teamwork and personal development.

Requirements for this Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor role

• 5+ years PQE with experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial). Candidates with less experience may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional skills.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and build positive relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.

Desired experience for this Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor role

• Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff to support their professional growth.

Key Responsibilities for this Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor role

• You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and providing guidance and supervision to the team.
• Have leadership and managerial experience ensuring effective delegation and performance management.
• Handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
• Ensuring compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintaining high-quality case management.
• Reviewing claims, evaluating the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.
• Maintaining regular reporting to clients and ensuring clear communication throughout case progressions.
• Supporting business development initiatives and promoting the firm's expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

Benefits for the Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor

• Salary in the region of £60,000 - £70,000
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Access to perkbox
• Hybrid working after completion of probationary period
• Death in service

For further details of this vacancy, please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37401.

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