NQ Litigation Solicitor

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days/week

Staff benefits

Job summary

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP is seeking an NQ+ Property Litigation/Landlord & Tenant solicitor for a modern central Hove practice with hybrid working. You will handle a mix of residential and commercial L&T matters for landlords and tenants, including possession claims, evictions, lease disputes, rent/service charges, debt recovery and dilapidations.

The role offers a generous starting salary, a supportive team, and two days per week remote/home working.

Qualifications

• NQ+ to 5 years PQE in property litigation with landlord/tenant focus.
• Experience handling possession claims, evictions, lease disputes, rent/service charge, debt recovery, and dilapidations.
• Drafting leases and related documents is beneficial.
• Hybrid/remote 2 days per week; strong team support.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of residential and commercial L&T matters for landlords and tenants.
• Advise on possession claims, evictions, lease disputes, rent/service charge, and debt recovery.
• Work closely with the head of department and dedicated team on a range of quality property work.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord & Tenant

Litigation experience

Lease drafting

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ+)

Job description

NQ+ Property Litigation/L&T Solicitor required for modern and expanding central Hove Solicitors practice - Hybrid Working.

Candidates will be NQ-5yr PQE Solicitors with experience dealing with a mix of both residential & commercial L&T matters acting for both Landlords & Tenants.

You will be dealing with possession claims, evictions, lease disputes, rent/service charge, debt recovery and dilapidation cases. Any additional experience with LVT matters or drafting leases would be an added advantage.

Working closely alongside the firms head of department, the successful individual will be supported by a dedicated team and be exposed to a variety of good quality property work.

This role also offers a generous starting salary, a whole host of staff benefits (details on request) and home/remote working 2 days per week.

Trainee/NQ Solicitors with experience in Litigation also considered

Full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.