Property Litigation Solicitor 3-5 yrs PQE in London

We are a partner-led, London-based law firm with the flexibility to cover a wide array of clients across industry sectors both domestically and internationally. We are committed to excellence and deliver a client-focused, tailored, and bespoke service to both anticipate and meet our clients' needs in assisting them to achieve their short, mid and long-term objectives.

The main objective of the role is to be a key member of the Property Litigation team, providing a first-class service to our clients on a range of matters. You will act for real estate developers, investors, landlords and tenants across all sectors. The team involves all fee earners in client relationship building and business development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling disputes involving commercial and residential landlord and tenant issues, real estate and development contracts, property insolvency, rights of way, adverse possession, and restrictive covenants.
• Having direct communication with clients to gather information to progress matters with supervision.
• Drafting and serving contractual and statutory notices.
• Drafting pleadings and supporting witness statements.
• Conducting legal research to support case strategy and advice.
• Obtaining and analysing title information from the Land Registry to advise clients.
• Liaising with courts and Counsel, including instructing Counsel and attending hearings to support case progression.
• Collaborating with Counsel to formulate litigation strategies.
• Maintaining accurate records of chargeable time and leading on billing your own cases.
• Participating in business development activities, including preparing literature and attending events.
• Offering mentorship and training support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting Joelson's B-Corp values and initiatives, reflecting our commitment to people, profit, and planet.

The Property Litigation team comprises 1 Partner, 1 Senior Associate, 1 associate solicitor and 1 Trainee. It forms part of the wider Property team that comprises 4 partners, 5 Senior Associates, 3 Associates, 2 Solicitors, 1 Paralegal, 1 Trainee and 2 Legal Secretaries.

The working hours for this role are from 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required outside those times to meet client demands and workload. We are working in a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days required in the office.

Ideal candidate:

• Be a proactive, self-motivated and reliable individual.
• Strong academic background (a 2:1 degree or equivalent from a reputable university).
• At least 3-5 years of NQ experience in property litigation within private practice.
• First rate drafting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• A friendly and personable approach with colleagues and clients.
• A proactive and growth mindset towards achieving goals.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and an ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Being a responsible business is at the core of what we do. We place value in creating a fair and equal working environment and ensuring that we operate ethically. Our B-Corp certification shows our dedication to these values! We have partnered with Ecologi and are now a climate positive workforce. Moreover, this year we are proud to be supporting City Harvest as our firm charity.

At Joelson we actively encourage diversity and inclusion as an integral part of the cultural fabric of our firm. It is in our mission to provide equitable opportunities for all. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from under-represented identities to help improve our diverse thinking across all specialisms.