Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in St Albans is seeking a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor with 7+ years of PQE. This role involves managing complex disputes, driving business development, and nurturing client relationships. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits including a health cash plan and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Hybrid home working options

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Subsidised parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE in property litigation.
• Experience with 1954 Act claims and terminal dilapidations.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Bring in new projects to the firm.
• Expand existing client relationships.
• Handle complex property litigation cases.

Skills

Experience handling complex commercial disputes

Client relationship management

Proven track record in business development

General property litigation expertise

Experience of managing/supervising people

Job description

Are you a 7 year+ PQE Property Litigation Solicitor seeking a new challenge within a Top 500 Firm? The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working and a generous holiday allowance. You will also have a health cash plan, death in service cover, firmwide bonus scheme plus more.

Our Top 500 recognised client is seeking an enthusiastic and determined Property Litigation Senior Solicitor to join their proactive Dispute Resolution team.

This Property Litigation Solicitor position is ideal for an individual with enthusiasm, determination, and a proactive approach to driving business development. You will be responsible for bringing in new projects to the firm, as well as expanding on existing client relationships. You will be able to showcase a proven track record in generating fees, both through referrals and by fostering strong relationships with clients.

The Firm:

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Legal Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in Hertfordshire and London. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

What will be expected from you for this Litigation Solicitor role?

• Experience handling complex commercial landlord and tenant disputes/claims including 1954 Act claims,
• Terminal dilapidations claims
• General property litigation including possession and sale claims, boundary disputes, property right disputes and disputed rights of way.
• Experience and working knowledge of cases dealing with statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, commercial lease renewals, forfeiture, breach of commercial lease covenants and cases involving right of first refusal would be preferred.
• Leasehold Enfranchisement experience would be desirable
• Experience of adverse possession and prescriptive rights
• Experience of managing/supervising people
• Focused on client satisfaction and takes proactive measures to optimize and enhance client relationships

Benefits:

• Hybrid home working options
• Health cash plan
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell
• Pension options
• Death in service cover
• Firmwide bonus scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Employee assistance programme