This is an exciting opportunity to join aLegal 500Central London practice based in Covent Garden. The role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and the chance to work within an award-winning, inclusive firm that encourages pro bono and charitable work at all levels.

About the Firm:

My client is a well-established, forward-thinking law firm recognised for its expertise across Property, Private Client, and Corporate work. The firm combines a strong local presence with international reach through its global law network, offering excellent opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and travel.

Property Litigation Solicitor — Position Overview:

• Join an expanding Property Litigation department handling a wide variety of residential and commercial disputes
• Lead on high-quality matters with autonomy and responsibility
• Senior-level position suited to a Senior Associate or Junior Partner (5+ Years PQE)
• Play a key role in developing the department and supporting team growth
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management within a growing firm

Key Responsibilities of the Property Litigation Solicitor:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
• Handle landlord and tenant matters including service charge, rent recovery, forfeiture, and dilapidations
• Conduct possession claims for rent arrears and other grounds
• Advise on boundary, right of way, right to light, easement, and restrictive covenant disputes
• Manage nuisance, trespass, and beneficial ownership claims
• Act on leasehold extension and collective enfranchisement matters
• Support party wall surveyors in fee recovery claims
• Provide advocacy in appropriate cases
• Collaborate with the firm’s Property, Private Client, and Corporate teams
• Engage in business development and networking to expand the department’s profile

Requirements of the Property Litigation Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in property litigation
• Ideally at Senior Associate or Junior Partner level (5+ Years PQE)
• Strong background across both residential and commercial property disputes
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Confident communicator with strong client relationship management
• Commercially minded and proactive approach
• Ambitious, collaborative, and ready to contribute to team growth

The Benefits for the Property Litigation Solicitor role:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working model
• Generous holiday allowance
• Inclusive and diverse working culture
• Encouragement for charity and pro bono work
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Career progression and international development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative environment