Role: Litigation Director - City of London
Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Litigation Director, for highly sought permanent positon.
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Litigation Department background:
Our client’s Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients.
Our client has expertise in the following areas:
Landlords and tenant disputes
Dilapidations
Property Disrepair
Party Wall and Boundary Disputes
Professional Negligence
Right of Way disputes
Construction Disputes
Ownership of Property Disputes
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Key tasks include:
Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.
Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.
Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.
Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.
Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.
Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.
Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenant
Mortgage Repossessions
Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of various Litigation work, including court representation (essential)
Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work
Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary package
Supportive team environment
Clear opportunities for career growth
Hybrid working in line with company policy
Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability.
About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.
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Litigation Director in London employer: Gemini Recruitment
As a leading law firm recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we offer Immigration Solicitors a dynamic work environment in London, where they can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives. Our supportive culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for training and career advancement, alongside a competitive salary package and the flexibility of hybrid working. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and committed to serving diverse communities with compassion and expertise.
