Commercial And Property Litigation - 5+PQE

Henderson Scott Limited; Hove; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Hove seeks a talented Commercial & Property Litigator (5+ PQE) to join their Dispute Resolution team. The role involves managing a diverse litigation caseload, advising clients, and representing them in court. With a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000, excellent benefits, and a supportive team culture, this position emphasizes quality over time recording.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35-hour working week

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric car scheme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial and property litigation.
• Strong technical expertise in commercial disputes and property litigation.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied litigation caseload for diverse clients.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court.

Skills

Commercial litigation expertise

Property litigation skills

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Commercial & Property Litigator (5+ PQE) to join a well-established Dispute Resolution team. Based in either Hove or Crawley (two of the firm's five offices across the South East), you'll handle a varied and challenging caseload for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, landlords, developers, and individuals. This is a senior role within a friendly, progressive firm that offers a supportive environment with no time recording requirements.

The Role

You will manage a wide mix of litigation work, including:

• Commercial litigation such as contractual disputes, director/shareholder matters, and professional negligence.

• Property litigation (commercial & residential) including lease renewals, dilapidations, rent arrears, forfeiture, boundary disputes, possession claims, and landlord & tenant issues.

• Advising clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and settlement options.

• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.

• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting the partnership in growing the commercial litigation offering in the region.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE in commercial and property litigation.

• Strong technical expertise across both commercial disputes and property litigation (residential and commercial).

• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

• Commercially focused with the ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

• A collaborative and proactive team player with an appetite for business development.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary from £65,000 - £85,000 DOE.

• 35-hour working week.

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

• Pension scheme, health & wellbeing initiatives, cycle-to-work and electric car schemes.

• Friendly, vibrant, and supportive team culture.

• No time recording - focus on quality service, not the clock.

Interested in exploring this opportunity? For a confidential discussion, contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on #removed#.