At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage property litigation cases and advise on complex disputes.
- Company: Leading specialist property litigation firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Opportunities for advocacy experience and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a team known for technical excellence and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in property litigation and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join a Specialist Property Litigation Team
We’re looking for a technically strong Property Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our client - a specialist property litigation firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with solid residential leasehold and landlord & tenant experience who is ready to take ownership of high-quality work while continuing to build their technical expertise.
You’ll work alongside recognised specialists on a mix of complex, high-value disputes and substantial portfolio matters, with clear progression and increasing advocacy opportunities.
Why apply?
- The team is known for its technical excellence in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes.
- They act for landlords and managing agents across a broad range of matters, combining high-volume portfolio work with complex litigation and advisory cases.
You’ll benefit from:
- High-quality specialist work
- Clear progression and development opportunities
- Exposure to complex and emerging legislation
- Increasing advocacy and tribunal experience
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Flexible working options
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing medium to high-value property litigation matters
- Advising on residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes
- Handling service charge disputes, breach of covenant claims and forfeiture matters
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and detailed legal advice
- Representing clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
- Supporting on technically complex litigation and advisory work
- Supervising junior team members where appropriate
- Building advocacy experience and taking increasing responsibility for hearings
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Property litigation and landlord & tenant law
- Residential leasehold disputes
- Tribunal work, particularly the FTT (Property Chamber)
- Service charge disputes and lease interpretation
- Property management-related advice
Highly Desirable:
- Experience or exposure to:
- Building Safety Act matters
- Remediation Orders / Remediation Contribution Orders
- Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
- Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
About You
You’ll be:
- Commercially aware with strong technical ability
- Confident managing files independently
- A strong drafter and communicator
- Keen to deepen your specialism within a structured progression framework
- Motivated by high-quality, technically challenging work
If you’re looking to develop your career within a leading specialist property litigation team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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