Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join a dynamic law firm in London, focusing on leasehold enfranchisement. The role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000, depending on experience, along with bonuses and benefits. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop in a specialist area of property law.

Benefits

Company pension

Performance-related incentives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years' PQE, preferably with leasehold enfranchisement experience.
• Ability to manage a caseload and provide clear legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of leasehold enfranchisement matters.
• Act for leaseholders and landlords under supervision.
• Contribute to the growth of leasehold enfranchisement practice.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in leasehold enfranchisement

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Solicitor - Leasehold Enfranchisement (2+ PQE)

Location: London, Hybrid

Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 (dependent on experience) + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, a dynamic multi-office law firm, is seeking a Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and a strong interest or experience in leasehold enfranchisement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team and develop your expertise in a specialist area of property law.

With offices across the South East, London, and Cumbria, the firm advises a nationwide client base, including individual leaseholders, resident groups, managing agents, and freeholders. This role offers exposure to a variety of matters while allowing you to progress within a growing specialist team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of leasehold enfranchisement matters, including:
• Lease extensions (statutory and voluntary)
• Collective enfranchisement
• Right to manage and freehold purchases
• Related disputes
• Act for both leaseholders and landlords under supervision and guidance.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Contribute to the growth of the leasehold enfranchisement practice.
• Support senior colleagues and collaborate with the wider team.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE, ideally with some exposure to leasehold enfranchisement.
• Strong technical knowledge or interest in leasehold reform and enfranchisement matters.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Commercially minded with ambition to develop in a specialist property area.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy workload.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: 55,000 - 70,000, dependent on experience.
• Bonus and performance-related incentives.
• Company pension.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing, specialist area of property law.
• A collaborative and supportive firm culture with scope for professional development.

How to Apply

If you are a Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and are looking to progress your career in leasehold enfranchisement, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.