Senior Associate in Manchester

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

The Property Disputes Team acts for all principal stakeholders across a range of real estate sectors, including residential and commercial property developers and property companies, title indemnity insurers, institutional pension funds, receivers and insolvency practitioners, housing providers, private investors, entrepreneurs and occupiers of commercial and residential property.

Our specialisms include:

• Rights to light
• Easement and restrictive covenant disputes
• Commercial landlord and tenant matters
• Leasehold enfranchisement
• Residential landlord and tenant issues
• Telecommunications
• Property related insolvency

We take a pragmatic approach to disputes, seeking to resolve these in the most efficient manner possible, tailored to the client's objectives.

Owners of residential leasehold property are able to take advantage of various rights to maintain and increase the value of their assets. It is important for landlords and leaseholders alike to be aware of all the available options to protect their interests and value.

We act for a wide range of landlords on lease extension, collective enfranchisement and right to manage (RTM) claims, advising on the application of legislation on regeneration and development schemes and on the rights of first refusal legislation. Statutory claims by leaseholders are often subject to strict timetables, making it essential to be aware of the rights being exercised and responses required.

We also advise leaseholders about their rights, enabling them to act positively whether they want to extend their leases or challenge unfair charges.

What you will be doing:

The leasehold enfranchisement team offers a full range of services in this complex area to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of comprehensive advice. An experienced Senior Associate is required to support the enfranchisement team which sits within Property Disputes. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants in respect of:

• Statutory lease extension claims
• Right to Manage claims
• Tenants' rights of first refusal
• Advising a mixed client base from both the public and private sector on enfranchisement issues
• Managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims
• Negotiating settlements with opposing parties
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Active participation in marketing initiatives
• Participating in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions
• Preparing reports to clients
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

What you will need:

• At least 5+ years relevant post qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement
• Drive, enthusiasm and client focus
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong technical and communication skills (both spoken and written)
• Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.