Property Litigation - 5-8Pqe

Henderson Scott Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Southampton is seeking a talented Property Litigation Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join a leading real estate disputes practice. You will lead landlord & tenant disputes, advise major clients, and mentor junior lawyers, while contributing to business development.

The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-8 years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience advising on landlord & tenant, leases, dilapidations, service charges and covenants.
• Commercially minded with strong communication, advocacy, and client-handling skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and motivated to take on leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex landlord & tenant disputes and development/investment-related claims.
• Act as trusted adviser to major clients and build long-term relationships.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers, contributing to team growth.
• Engage in business development and raise the profile of the practice.

Skills

Advocacy

Client handling

Leadership

Business development

Education

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.