Property Litigation Solicitor – Hove

Britton and Time Solicitors; Hove; Hybrid; EUR 47.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Group life cover

Birthday day off

Enhanced annual leave

Development opportunities

Online learning resources

Networking events

Team-building events

Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

Britton and Time Solicitors is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join our expanding team. The role is based in our Hove or Mayfair offices and suits a newly-qualified solicitor or someone with up to 4 years’ PQE seeking career progression.

You will handle a varied caseload across landlord/tenant, leasehold and boundary disputes, while contributing to business development and client relationships. Hybrid working options are available, and the role offers long-term growth and equity

Qualifikationen

• Advise on and manage a broad range of property-related disputes including landlord and tenant matters.
• Demonstrate client-focused approach with understanding of legal and commercial drivers affecting property owners, developers, landlords and tenants.
• Proactively manage client expectations and work with team to achieve timely results.
• Excellent client-handling and negotiation skills with strong communication abilities.

Aufgaben

• Manage your own caseload with support from the team.
• Work on a wide range of property litigation including landlord/tenant disputes, boundary issues, and breaches of covenant.
• Develop business through networking and client relationships.

Kenntnisse

Property disputes

Client management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

Case management system

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

In order to support our service expansion and increasing clientele, we are actively recruiting for an energetic and driven Property Litigation Solicitor to join our growing property litigation team. This opportunity will be based either in our vibrant Hove or Mayfair offices and will offer an exceptional platform for a newly-qualified solicitor, or one with up to 4 years’ PQE who is eager to advance their career.

Our Property Litigation Solicitor will take an active role in amplifying the firm’s business development efforts through networking engagements and written contributions. They will forge meaningful collaborations with business owners, portfolio landlords, and high-profile corporations and play a pivotal role in growing our clientele in and Sussex.

The responsibilities for this role encompass managing your own caseload, with support from the wider team. Our property litigation team deals with a variety of disputes and this role will offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of property litigation, including landlord, tenant and leaseholder disputes; boundary, party wall and easement disputes; possession claims; forfeiture, dilapidations and breaches of covenant, and meeting with clients to take instructions.

You’ll Be Trusted With

• Autonomy in your role to deliver your billing target
• Long-term career prospects ranging from management responsibilities to directorship and equity options
• Responsibility and opportunities to manage client relationships
• A varied caseload across a broad category of dispute resolution areas

Role requirements

At Britton and Time Solicitors, we highly value individuals who are self-motivated, results-oriented, and ambitious. We welcome those who are excited to be part of our expansion journey. Our team are known for their fearlessness in tackling challenges, embracing innovation, and thrive on collaborative problem-solving.

We are actively seeking individuals who are not just looking for a job but are motivated by the prospect of long-term growth within our company.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a fusion of passion and purpose, and we’re intrigued by those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Advise on and manage a broad range of property-related disputes, including landlord and tenant matters (residential and commercial), possession claims and lease disputes.
• Demonstrate a client-focused approach with a strong understanding of the legal and commercial drivers impacting property owners, developers, landlords, and tenants.
• Understand how to pro-actively manage client expectations and work with the team around you to achieve realistic and timely results.
• Possess exceptional client-handling and negotiation skills, robust verbal and written communication abilities, and a commitment to establishing strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to business development while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Display sound judgment in contentious scenarios and able to find solutions for clients.
• Have meticulous attention to detail, alongside exceptional organisational skills.
• Manage files well to meet deadlines, adhere to established precedents and make full use of the firm’s case management system

All candidates must be qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales with experience in property litigation and have the right to live and work here.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with a choice of up to 3 days working from home and 2 days based in the office
• Comprehensive Aviva private medical insurance ensures that you receive the best care when you need it most
• Group life cover (death in service) for peace of mind and financial security
• Celebrate your birthday with an exclusive day off
• Enhanced annual leave based on your length of service
• Fantastic development opportunities within the company as we expand
• Our extensive online learning and development resources
• Invitations to attend exclusive networking and industry events
• Exciting quarterly team-building and social events
• Vibrant and modern offices in Hove and Mayfair which are centrally located amongst cafes and restaurants
• Workplace pension scheme
• Numerous staff engagement activities and initiatives throughout the year