Property Litigation Solicitor in Southampton

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join this great firm with multiple offices and an extremely strong presence regionally. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join a progressive and well-regarded firm.

Areas of focus will include:

• Possession claims
• Restrictive covenants disputes
• Rights of way and easement disputes
• Trespassers
• Nuisance
• Boundary disputes
• Rights of light disputes
• Adverse possession (Squatter\’s rights)

Duties will include:

• Managing own caseload of a variety of contentious matters.
• Acting for a broad range of clients from Property Developers and Commercial Landlords to government departments, local authorities, and retailers.
• Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
• Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
• Experience of taking matters to court is beneficial, but not essential.
• Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
• Be actively involved in the marketing and business development of the team and wider firm.
• Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.
• To regularly attend and be involved in preparation for team meetings.

Required Skills:

• Litigation experience essential – will consider all levels of PQE.

• To have had previous client contact and attendance at business development events
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.

What they offer:

• Salary Dependant on experience
• 27 days holiday plus birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare