Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Career progression

Brand-name clients

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor for Birmingham with hybrid working. The role involves handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes, advising landlords and tenants, and developing the firm's property litigation practice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft pleadings and statements, and contribute to business development within a supportive Dispute Resolution team in a West

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Property Litigation.
• Experience handling landlord and tenant disputes for residential and commercial clients.
• Experience with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims and general property litigation matters.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Advising 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, and other legal documentation.
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate.
• Providing exceptional client care and managing client expectations.

Skills

Property Litigation

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

Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant

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