Enfranchisement/Property Litigation Lawyer – Greater London

Origin Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive top-tier law firm based in East London is seeking an Enfranchisement/Property Litigation Lawyer. The successful candidate will manage a diverse client base and handle a broad range of property litigation matters. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with a minimum of 3 years' experience and a solid background in leasehold enfranchisement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear path for career progression

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in leasehold enfranchisement and property litigation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Handle enfranchisement and property litigation matters.
• Advise diverse client base and manage own caseload.
• Provide proactive client service and contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Enfranchisement/Property Litigation Lawyer – Greater London. An exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a modern, progressive top-tier firm with strong growth plans and a focus on development of its lawyers. Based in East London, the firm supports a high-caliber client base and offers state-of-the-art systems and first-class management.

The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of high-quality work, including residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, right to manage claims, boundary disputes, and other contentious property matters. You will advise a diverse client base including landlords, tenants, developers, managing agents, and leaseholders, and will have the opportunity to run your own caseload with appropriate support and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of enfranchisement and property litigation matters, including leasehold enfranchisement, right to manage, boundary disputes, and related contentious issues.
• Advise a diverse client base (landlords, tenants, developers, managing agents, leaseholders) and manage own caseload with supervision.
• Provide clear, proactive client service and contribute to business development where appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Solid experience in leasehold enfranchisement and contentious property matters.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused, proactive, and commercially aware approach.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and inclusive culture with genuine work-life balance.
• High-quality, varied work from day one.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear path for career progression and development.
• Hybrid working options available.