Landlord and Tenant Solicitor in City of London

OTS Solicitors is an award-winning, Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm in Central London. We are seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead your own caseload of landlord and tenant matters while mentoring junior staff in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. We are proud of our reputation for excellence in landlord and tenant law, with a dedicated department. If you are a SRA qualified solicitor with a passion for property litigation and client service we would like to hear from you, we offer the ideal platform to advance your career in a flexible hybrid work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a Diverse Caseload: Handle a full range of residential landlord and tenant disputes from start to finish. Typical cases include possession proceedings and eviction claims (e.g. Section 8/21 notices), unlawful eviction and tenant protection claims, rent arrears recovery, housing disrepair, and tenancy deposit disputes. You will advise and represent both landlords and tenants, ensuring their rights are protected and obligations met.
• Autonomous Case Handling: Take responsibility for your own caseload, providing sound legal advice. You will negotiate settlements, draft and review legal documents, and proactively drive cases toward successful resolutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Supervision & Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. You will supervise their work, foster their development, and ensure quality control on matters you oversee.
• Client Care & Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, from private individuals to property managers and corporate landlords. Offer exemplary client care with regular updates and clear, pragmatic advice.
• Compliance & Knowledge Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in housing law and landlord & tenant legislation. Ensure all activities comply with SRA standards and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales): Must hold current SRA qualification and practising certificate. Candidates should have proven post-qualification experience in landlord & tenant law or property litigation (approximately 3+ years PQE preferred). Experience in employment law is also desirable, particularly in advisory and dispute-related matters.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and litigation procedure. Experience handling cases involving possession claims, evictions, lease or tenancy breaches, rent arrears, disrepair, and related housing disputes. It would be desirable to display the ability to advise on employment law issues such as unfair dismissal, redundancy, and workplace disputes.
• Case Management Skills: Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff is highly desirable.
• Client-Focused Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Team Player with Initiative: A collaborative approach to working within a team, coupled with the initiative to work independently.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using case management systems and remote-working technology.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Bonus: We offer a highly competitive salary along with a very generous monthly paid bonus scheme tied to performance.
• Hybrid Working Environment: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work from home 3 days a week and 2 days from the office, an arrangement to enhance your work-life balance.
• Excellent Career Progression: Clear pathways for career advancement within the firm.
• Ongoing Training & Development: We are committed to your professional growth, providing ongoing development, mentoring and support.
• Supportive Team Culture: Become part of a supportive, friendly and open culture within the firm.
• Quality Work & Clients: Engage in high-quality, meaningful work with a broad range of clients and interesting cases.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes private pension contributions, health and wellness programs, and generous holiday entitlement.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to advance your career with OTS Solicitors, we want to hear from you. Please apply through this platform, send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Early applications are encouraged. Join us and become a key player in a dynamic department where your expertise will be valued and your career will flourish. Take the next step and apply today, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!