Property Litigation - 5-8PQE

Henderson Scott Limited; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE. You will manage complex landlord and tenant disputes, mentor junior team members, and engage in business development. The role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working arrangements to suit modern life. You will be a key player in a nationally recognized practice supporting a diverse client base.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in advising on lease renewals, break clauses, dilapidations.
• Commercially minded with advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex landlord & tenant disputes.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers.
• Play an active role in business development.

Skills

Landlord & tenant disputes

Real estate disputes

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Property Litigation Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join one of the UK's leading real estate disputes practices. This is a chance to work on high-profile matters for a diverse client base, including national retailers, developers, leisure operators, and public bodies.

The Role

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Lead on complex landlord & tenant disputes, development and investment-related claims, and other strategic property litigation matters.
• Act as a trusted adviser to major clients, building strong long-term relationships.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers, contributing to the growth and development of the team.
• Play an active role in business development, thought leadership, and raising the profile of the practice.

About You

We are keen to hear from you if you are:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-8 years' PQE in property litigation.
• Experienced in advising on a broad spectrum of real estate disputes (landlord & tenant, lease renewals, break clauses, dilapidations, service charge disputes, restrictive covenants, etc.).
• Commercially minded with excellent communication, advocacy, and client-handling skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and motivated to take on leadership responsibility.

Why Join?

• Market-leading property litigation work with household-name clients.
• Opportunity to progress in a nationally recognised practice.
• Hybrid working arrangements to suit modern working life.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension scheme, enhanced leave, wellbeing support, and lifestyle perks.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values initiative, collaboration, and career development.

Interested in exploring this opportunity? For a confidential discussion, contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on #removed#.