At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the enfranchisement team in property disputes and manage complex leasehold claims.
- Company: Join a reputable law firm known for its commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in property law while building strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of enfranchisement required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
The leasehold enfranchisement team offers the full range of services in this complex area to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of comprehensive advice. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants in respect of:
- Statutory lease extension claims
- Collective enfranchisement claims
- Right to Manage claims
- Tenants' rights of first refusal
- Enfranchisement reform
Advising a mixed client base from both the public and private sector on enfranchisement issues; Managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders; Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and advising clients on any proposed terms in enfranchisement claims; 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.
The Candidate
The firm has a competency framework for Senior Associates and in particular for this role we require:
- Candidates with at least 5+ years relevant post qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm;
- Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential;
- Drive and enthusiasm and client focus;
- Commercial awareness;
- Ability to work to deadlines;
- Strong technical and communication skills (both spoken and written) including the ability to write in plain English;
- Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills.
Benefits
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more. 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 and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation. As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
Senior Associate - Property Disputes (Leasehold Enfranchisement) in Manchester employer: Trowers & Hamlins LLP.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in Birmingham, the firm provides its employees with competitive benefits such as an annual bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and discounted gym memberships, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
