Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor – Birmingham with Hybrid Working – £75,000 to £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
A long-established and highly respected West Midlands law firm, recognised in multiple categories of the legal 500, is seeking a Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Dispute Resolution team, handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes while working with an established client base and helping to further develop the firm's offering. Known for its strong client-focused culture, excellent reputation and flexible approach to working, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and hybrid working opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role:
- Managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
- Advising both landlords and tenants on contentious landlord and tenant matters
- Handling boundary disputes and general property litigation matters
- Managing TOLATA claims from instruction through to resolution
- Advising on professional negligence claims relating to property matters
- Assisting with wider commercial litigation matters where required
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation
- Conducting advocacy where appropriate
- Providing exceptional client care and managing client expectations throughout matters
- Building upon the firm's strong reputation and actively contributing to business development initiatives
- Working collaboratively within the Dispute Resolution team to deliver successful outcomes for clients
The Candidate:
- A qualified Solicitor with experience in Property Litigation
- Experience handling contentious landlord and tenant disputes for both residential and commercial clients
- Experience with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims and general property litigation matters
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Advocacy experience or a willingness to develop advocacy skills
- Commercially aware with strong organisational and case management abilities
- Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- A proactive team player with a genuine interest in developing the firm's Property Litigation offering
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive salary, with a strong bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, and more
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear and structured career progression pathway
- Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm culture
- High-quality work acting for well-known brand-name clients across the public and private sectors
- Excellent scope for career progression within one of the UK’s largest Construction teams
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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