Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Generous holiday

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor for our Birmingham office. You will handle a broad mix of residential and commercial property disputes for an established client base.

The role offers hybrid working, high-quality work, and clear career progression within a leading disputes team. The firm emphasizes client care, collaboration, and business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Property Litigation experience.
• Experience handling landlord and tenant disputes for residential/commercial clients.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Advise landlords and tenants on contentious landlord and tenant matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation.
• Conduct advocacy where appropriate.
• Provide exceptional client care and manage client expectations.

Skills

Property Litigation

Landlord & Tenant

Advocacy

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor – Birmingham with Hybrid Working – £75,000 to £100,000 + Excellent Benefits

A long-established and highly respected West Midlands law firm, recognised in multiple categories of the legal 500, is seeking a Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Dispute Resolution team, handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes while working with an established client base and helping to further develop the firm's offering. Known for its strong client-focused culture, excellent reputation and flexible approach to working, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and hybrid working opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

• Managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
• Advising both landlords and tenants on contentious landlord and tenant matters
• Handling boundary disputes and general property litigation matters
• Managing TOLATA claims from instruction through to resolution
• Advising on professional negligence claims relating to property matters
• Assisting with wider commercial litigation matters where required
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Providing exceptional client care and managing client expectations throughout matters
• Building upon the firm's strong reputation and actively contributing to business development initiatives
• Working collaboratively within the Dispute Resolution team to deliver successful outcomes for clients

The Candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor with experience in Property Litigation
• Experience handling contentious landlord and tenant disputes for both residential and commercial clients
• Experience with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims and general property litigation matters
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Advocacy experience or a willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and case management abilities
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive team player with a genuine interest in developing the firm's Property Litigation offering

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with a strong bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, and more
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear and structured career progression pathway
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm culture
• High-quality work acting for well-known brand-name clients across the public and private sectors
• Excellent scope for career progression within one of the UK’s largest Construction teams