Dispute Resolution Solicitor ( Property)

LAW Absolute; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Dispute Resolution Solicitor with around 10 years of PQE to join their team in Potters Bar. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, engage with clients, and contribute to the growth of the department. The firm has a strong reputation for legal excellence and provides a supportive environment with experienced staff. Candidates should have a solid background in litigation, particularly in property disputes, and possess excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated solicitor looking to make a significant impact in a respected firm.

Qualifications

• 10 years PQE with experience in litigation and property disputes.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload with no supervision and expand client relationships.
• Handle general litigation, property disputes, and court deadlines.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Property Litigation

Contract Disputes

Advocacy Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 10 years)

Job description

We are currently working with a well-respected firm who are currently seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor for a locum/ permanent (can do temp to perm if preferred) contract based in Potters Bar.

About the firm:

They are a well-established firm of solicitors based in North London and Hertfordshire offering specialised advice and an efficient, high-quality service for over 50 years.

Their reputation is founded on their commitment to legal excellence, a pragmatic and straightforward approach, and an understanding of their clients' needs whether an individual or a large organisation. Their clients have included local individuals as well as international organisations and government departments.

About the role:

The vacancy is for a solicitor with around 10 years PQE. You will be able to run your own caseload with no supervision and have the opportunity to expand the department by re-establishing connections with clients and creating new relationships with clients who are generated within the firm from the property work and build on the existing client relationships.

What they are looking for:

1. Experience with a general litigation caseload with a mix of property litigation (residential and commercial landlord and tenant).
2. Experience of general contract disputes, forfeiture, and dilapidation claims for commercial properties, and an interest in the property side of litigation.
3. Must know your way around a residential and commercial lease. If you have done probate disputes and inheritance act claims, that is an advantage.
4. Must be able to handle a busy caseload, work to court deadlines, be organised, and communicate well verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues alike.
5. Advocacy experience for remote timetabling hearings is essential.
6. Instructing Counsel to attend hearings is the preferred method to the solicitor attending in-person hearings.

Details:

1. Ideally office based; however, hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home) can be offered.
2. £60,000 - £75,000 DOE.
3. The support includes an experienced full-time secretary, a part-time secretary (2 days a week), and a paralegal.

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH A COPY OF YOUR CV IF INTERESTED.