Property Litigation Associate

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Property Litigation Associate with a minimum of 5 years PQE. The role involves advising on various leasehold and tenancy issues, with competitive remuneration between £76,500 to £93,500 per annum. The firm offers a supportive culture, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Performance-based bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in property litigation matters.
• Experience in advising on various tenancy and leasehold issues.
• Understanding of client development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise on service charge matters and various leasehold issues.
• Act in cases of leasehold enfranchisement.
• Participate in client development initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Advising on service charge matters

Interpreting service charge clauses

Leasehold enfranchisement experience

Statutory lease extensions

Rights of first refusal

Advising on AST possession claims

Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well known national law firm. They have a brilliant reputation for their culture and and can offer fantastic quality work alongside a competitive salary and package.

Job Description

As a Property Litigation Associate your duties will include:

• Advising on service charge matters, including interpreting service charge clauses in long leases, s20 consultations and s27A proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal
• Advising on and acting in respect of the interpretation and breaches of other covenants in long residential leases, to include seeking forfeiture
• All forms of leasehold enfranchisement, to include First Tier Tribunal proceedings where necessary. This should include experience of notice projects from start to finish
• Advising on statutory and voluntary lease extensions
• Advising on rights of first refusal pursuant to Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
• Acting in matters pertaining to Right to Manage companies
• Experience in advising on short-form residential tenancy matters, principally in respect of AST possession claims
• Knowledge of and some experience with the Building Safety Act / Party Wall Act

This is an opportunity to work alongside our established partners on high quality, technical work at both local and national level. As a key member of the team, you'll be supported and encouraged to participate in client development initiatives as well as mentoring other members of the team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Property Litigation Associate should have at least 5 PQE of dealing with similar matters. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £76,500 to £93,500 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Participation in a performance-based bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Litigation Associate to join a great team in Manchester.