Overview

Property Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor 6+ years PQE – Hybrid role. Our client offers a strong benefits package including Perkbox, enhanced pension, health insurance, death in service, and more.

A Legal 500 client with expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor who can manage a team of solicitors and paralegals. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and can lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in service charges, ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial), breaches of covenant, and general landlord and tenant matters is preferred. The role involves a complex and varied caseload in the County Court and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and requires the ability to provide strategic guidance to team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and provide guidance and supervision to the team.
• Handle defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
• Provide expert advice on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
• Ensure compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintain high-quality case management.
• Review claims, evaluate the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advise clients accordingly.
• Deliver training and development sessions for junior staff.
• Maintain regular client reporting and clear communication throughout case progressions.
• Contribute to legal articles and thought leadership as required.
• Support business development and promote the firm’s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

Role Requirements

• Essential:
  • 6+ years PQE.
  • Experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial).
  • Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with clients, team members, and external partners.
• Desired:
  • Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters.
  • Experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff.
  • Ability to provide a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
  • Assistance to current clients with disputes in Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
  • Manage a varied and high-value caseload of property disputes for commercial and residential clients.
  • Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, boundary disputes, rights of way, adverse possession claims, and enforcement of covenants.

Standards

• Commitment to contributing to business performance and delivering outstanding client service.
• Adherence to Solicitors Regulation Authority and other regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with firm policies, quality standards, and performance measures.
• Promotion of a cooperative, collaborative working environment to support growth and development.

Benefits

• Agile working after probation period
• Perkbox
• Enhanced pension
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Health insurance
• Mental health support
• Death in service

Application

If you are a Property litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37134.

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