NQ+ Litigation Solicitor (L&T)

Edwards Legal; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Career progression

Medical care

Job summary

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP is seeking a Litigation NQ+ Solicitor (or CILEX) with landlord & tenant experience to join a Sussex-based practice. You will manage a team of Paralegals/Junior Fee Earners while handling your own caseload and developing L&T matters for landlords and property managers.

The role is full-time and office-based in Uckfield, offering a generous salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for progression and professional development within a specialist

Qualifications

• NQ+ Solicitor or CILEX with L&T experience (not essential but preferred).
• Experience in landlord & tenant practice and management of staff.
• Office-based, full-time role in Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Paralegals/Junior Fee Earners while handling own L&T caseload.
• Advise landlords and property management clients on eviction, monetary claims and enforcement.
• Provide training and support to junior staff; handle staff absences and holidays.

Job description

NQ+ Litigation Solicitor (L&T)

Employer
Edwards Legal Recruitment LP

Location
Uckfield, East Sussex

Salary
£45,000 + Benefits

Closing date
16 Nov 2026

Reference
520/2

Practice area
Civil litigation, Civil mediation and dispute resolution, Commercial litigation, Landlord and tenant

Contract type
Permanent

Hours
Full time

PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+, Partner

Position
Legal executive, Head of Legal, Solicitor

Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Are you a Litigation NQ+ Solicitor or CILEX with experience in L&T work?

Our client is a specialist Landlord & Tenant practice based in Sussex seeking a litigator to manage a team of fee earners whilst dealing with their own caseload (previous L&T experience is not essential).

The successful individual will be dealing with a caseload of L&T matters acting primarily for landlords as well as advising property management companies on a range of issues including eviction cases, monetary claims and enforcement proceedings. Any additional experience with "Leasehold Enfranchisement" work would be an advantage (not essential).

You will also be managing a team of Paralegals/Junior Fee Earners so experience handling staff absences/holidays, managing/attending meetings and dealing with external complaints is required.

Due to the nature and responsibilities of the role this position is full-time and office based, a background in litigation is required as further training can be provided (L&T experience preferred - not essential).

Benefits include generous salary, annual leave entitlement, career progression and medical care

Company

Edwards Legal Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency working with clients and candidates across the South East which includes Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and South London. We work with a range of clients from small high street law firms right through to in-house companies and large commercial Legal 500 practices placing both qualified and non-qualified staff. The staff at Edwards Legal have specialist knowledge across all legal sectors advising both clients and candidates.

Company info

• Website: http://www.edwardslegal.co.uk/
• Telephone: [phone]
• Location: Citibase
  95 Ditchling Road
  Brighton
  East Sussex
  BN1 4ST
  United Kingdom