Leasehold Enfranchisement

BCL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (GPP Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Vitality wellbeing benefits

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join its Property Disputes team in Birmingham, specialising in leasehold enfranchisement. You will advise landlords and tenants on complex enfranchisement matters, including extensions, collective enfranchisement and RTM, while managing matters for both sides and contributing to business development.

The role requires 5+ years' PQE and strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills, with opportunities for a senior

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement.
• Experience handling statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and RTM claims.

Responsibilities

• Advise landlords, investors, developers and tenants on leasehold enfranchisement matters.
• Handle statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims for landlords and leaseholders.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on terms and strategies.
• Build client relationships and provide commercially focused advice.
• Support business development and contribute to team training.

Skills

Leasehold enfranchisement

Property disputes

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Qualified Solicitor, 5+ PQE

Job description

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Leasehold Enfranchisement | 5+ PQE | Birmingham

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Property Disputes team in Birmingham, specialising in Leasehold Enfranchisement. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national practice, working with a broad range of major landlord, investor, developer and leaseholder clients on complex enfranchisement matters.

The Role:

• Advise large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants on a broad range of leasehold enfranchisement matters.
• Handle statutory lease extension claims, collective enfranchisement claims and Right to Manage (RTM) applications.
• Advise on tenants' rights of first refusal and the implications of enfranchisement reform.
• Manage statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on proposed terms and strategies in enfranchisement claims.
• Advise public and private-sector clients on complex freehold and leasehold enfranchisement issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Prepare detailed reports and ensure matters are managed effectively and in accordance with regulatory and internal procedures.
• Take an active role in marketing initiatives and business development.
• Contribute to departmental training and support the development of junior colleagues.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years' relevant PQE, or equivalent experience gained within a reputable law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential.
• Experience handling statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and Right to Manage claims.
• Ideally experienced in acting for both landlords and leaseholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in managing client relationships and handling matters independently.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Drive, enthusiasm and an interest in contributing to business development.

Why Join:

• Join a highly regarded national Property Disputes team with an established leasehold enfranchisement practice.
• Work alongside an experienced team comprising Partners, Associates and specialist support colleagues.
• Advise a diverse client base of major estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of complex and high-value enfranchisement matters.
• Opportunity to take on a senior position with significant client responsibility.
• Play an active role in the continued development and growth of the practice.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• GPP pension scheme with Aviva.
• Private medical insurance through Vitality Health, including:
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Free cinema tickets.
  • Health assessments.
  • Additional health and wellbeing benefits.
• Inclusive working environment with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor at 5+ PQE to join a leading national Property Disputes team in Birmingham. The firm is keen to speak with established Senior Associates or Legal Directors who can bring strong technical expertise, an established client-focused approach and the ability to contribute to the continued success of the team.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.