Property Litigation

Motus Recruitment; Elmbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a variety of stakeholders, providing essential legal guidance on property-related matters. With the flexibility of a hybrid working model, you will work closely with board members and site operatives, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated effectively. The company values work-life balance, offering a potential 4-day workweek. If you are passionate about property law and looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation and utilities law.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property and utilities litigation.
• Draft and respond to legal letters and manage complaints.

Skills

Property Law

Litigation

Legal Advice

Stakeholder Management

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Leading utility company that manages key infrastructure for energy distribution across much of Southern England is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer. This hands-on, varied role involves working with a diverse range of stakeholders, from board members to site operatives. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring an average of 2 days per week in the office, with site visits counting as office days. A 4-day workweek is also possible.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Providing prompt, effective, pragmatic, and accurate legal advice on all aspects of litigation involving property and utilities to mitigate financial and legal risks.
2. Advising the business on issues such as overbuilds, rights of access, property damage claims, breaches of property claims, breaches of property agreements, and injunctions.
3. Drafting and responding to letters before action.
4. Handling complaints, debt claims, customer service issues, and trespass notices.