Job Description
A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join its team as Head of Department on a locum basis in Southend-On-Sea, Essex.
This position will cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function, manage a team and provide expert advice across a broad range of landlord and tenant matters.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the department, managing complex caseloads and ensuring high-quality legal support is delivered to clients and internal stakeholders.
The Role
You will lead the Landlord & Tenant function, including:
- Managing and supervising the day-to-day operation of the department
- Handling a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters
- Providing strategic and practical legal advice to landlords, property managers and internal teams
- Advising on residential tenancy matters, possession proceedings, lease issues and tenancy disputes
- Managing complex disputes and litigation where required
- Reviewing and drafting legal documents, notices and correspondence
- Supporting negotiations and dispute resolution with tenants and third parties
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice
- Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members
- Working closely with property management teams to deliver commercially focused solutions
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Landlord & Tenant law
- Strong knowledge of residential landlord and tenant legislation and procedures
- Experience handling possession claims, tenancy disputes and related matters
- Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical advice
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Experience working within a property, housing or property management environment would be advantageous
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Locations
Locum Solicitor - Head of Landlord & Tenant in Essex, Southend-on-Sea employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Belper, where your role as a Legal Secretary will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a health cash plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring you thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a collaborative work culture makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and fulfilling careers in the legal sector.
Contact Details:
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment Recruitment Team
