Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Calthorpe Fields; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Calthorpe Fields is seeking a lawyer with 2-5 years of PQE. You will handle diverse leasehold enfranchisement duties, manage strong real estate cases, and contribute to business initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive team dynamic, and opportunities for career growth in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide-ranging benefits

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE preferably in leasehold enfranchisement or real estate.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and enthusiasm for law valued.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of leasehold enfranchisement work.
• Advise on ground rent investments and property portfolio management.
• Support tribunal and court proceedings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving approach

Ability to work collaboratively

Client relationship building

Knowledge of leasehold enfranchisement

Job description

The Role

• You will be working as part of a busy and growing team handling a wide variety of leasehold enfranchisement work.
• The caseload will cover statutory claims under the Leasehold Reform Acts, right to manage applications, right of first refusal, lease extensions, deeds of variation and property management issues arising from freehold acquisitions and right to manage claims.
• You will also be involved in advising on ground rent investments, acquisition and disposal of property portfolios, and supporting colleagues across other departments where enfranchisement issues arise.
• There will also be opportunities to support tribunal and court proceedings, attend industry events and contribute to business development initiatives.

The Candidate

• The successful applicant will ideally have between 2-5 years’ PQE, with experience gained in leasehold enfranchisement or within a strong real estate team.
• You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and a logical, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively, manage a busy caseload and build lasting client relationships is key.
• A genuine enthusiasm for this specialist area of law and business development will be highly valued.

The Firm

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a leading firm with a national reputation in real estate. You will be working alongside highly experienced lawyers within a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to excellent quality work and long-term career prospects. The firm offers a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits and a flexible, hybrid approach to working.

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