Property Litigation

Vincere; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped quarterly bonus

Study leave allocation

Flexible hours

Private healthcare

Life assurance / income protection

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Vincere in Central London is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a partner-led department. You will manage a varied caseload including lease extensions, enfranchisement, and landlord-tenant disputes, with mentorship and flexible 37.5-hour shifts.

The role offers an uncapped quarterly bonus, study leave, + private healthcare, and enhanced family policies. 37.5-hour week, London-based, with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or FCILEx with 2+ years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in lease extensions, enfranchisement, or landlord and tenant law.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with CMS proficiency.
• Clear communication and business development orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with minimal supervision in property litigation matters.
• Handle lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge disputes, and First-tier Tribunal applications.
• Oversee residential/commercial possession, forfeiture, boundary disputes, and easement advice.
• Draft and manage files efficiently using a digital CMS.

Skills

Case management

Drafting

Negotiation

Client care

Commerciality

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

CMS

Job description

Property Litigation, Landlord & Tenant & Lease Extension Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Location: Central London

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000+DOE /PQE

Are you an experienced Property Litigation or Landlord & Tenant Solicitor seeking high-value leasehold enfranchisement instructions, low monthly fee targets, and an exceptional uncapped 15% quarterly bonus structure? Our client is a modern, award-winning law firm undergoing rapid expansion, with ambitious plans to double its headcount. They are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a partner-led property litigation department based out of their boutique London office handling a varied caseload across lease extensions, tribunal applications, and landlord and tenant disputes.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will work within a small, dedicated team providing plain-English legal advice across a broad remit of contentious and non-contentious property matters. Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision, you will handle statutory and non-statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge disputes, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications, residential/commercial possession claims, and boundary disputes. Designed for a lawyer who values autonomy and work-life balance, this role offers direct partner mentorship, flexible 37.5-hour shift options, and dedicated study leave allocation.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with a minimum of 2+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in property litigation, leasehold enfranchisement, or landlord and tenant law.

• Technical Remit: Proven experience independently managing caseloads involving lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge challenges, First-tier Tribunal applications, commercial/residential possession, forfeiture, boundary disputes, and easement advice.

• Case Management & Drafting: Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with the capability to manage files efficiently using digital Legal Case Management Systems (CMS).

• Client Care & Commerciality: Clear, personable, plain-English communication style with a proactive approach to business development and long-term client retention.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £55,000 - £70,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and location) plus an uncapped quarterly bonus paying

• Low Fee Targets & Study Support: Low monthly fee targets paired with 1 day allocated to study per week (subject to terms) to support ongoing specialist development.

• Flexible Hours & Working Pattern: 37.5-hour working week with flexible shift choices based in London

• Enhanced Contractual Pay: Contractually enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay policies.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Protection: Private healthcare, income protection, life assurance (4x salary), and in-house mental health first aid support.

• Perks & Culture: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)