In-house Property Litigation Solicitor (London / Hybrid) - FTC

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the property sector is seeking a skilled Property Litigation Solicitor for a fixed-term appointment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse case load, focusing on the Building Safety Act 2022 and providing essential advice to internal stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant property litigation matters, from pre-litigation stages to trial advocacy, while collaborating with external solicitors. With a supportive team structure and competitive remuneration, this position is ideal for those with 4-8 years of PQE looking to make an impact in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with 4-8 years PQE.
• Experience in property litigation and building safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Handle case load of property litigation matters with supervision.
• Advise internal clients on property legislation and compliance.
• Liaise with external solicitors and monitor costs.

Skills

Building Safety Act 2022

Property Litigation

Residential Long Leasehold Properties

GDPR Legislation

Education

Solicitor or Barrister Qualification

Job description

• Fixed Term Appointment for a Property Litigation Solicitor
• Focus on Building Safety Act 2022

About Our Client

Our Client is a well known brand with the property / housing sector.

Job Description

You will:

• Handle your own case load of predominantly property litigation matters, with appropriate supervision, according to experience
• Deal with all stages of disputes from pre-litigation stage up to and including trial/hearing advocacy (as required) as well as other ad-hoc building safety and property litigation matters as required, with appropriate supervision.
• Liaise with external solicitors and Counsel, where instructed, monitoring external costs spend carefully and obtaining appropriate expenditure authorities.
• Provide general support and advice to internal clients within the Company (including Directors, Operations, Building Safety, Credit Control, Property Management and Consents functions) on property legislation requirements and regulatory compliance.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales.

They are likely to have between 4 and 8 years of PQE (this is based on the level of work on offer, the existing Team structure and the remuneration on offer for the role.

Essential:

• Experience of dealing with and advising on matters relating to the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience of residential long leasehold properties, not private rented (AST) sector.

Desirable:

• Experience of conveyancing, property acquisitions, and property related finance
• Experience of company and commercial transactional matters
• Experience of GDPR legislation

What's on Offer

For further details relating to the package on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.