Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

Origin Legal; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chandler’s Ford is looking for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to manage complex cases and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers significant exposure to a varied caseload of landlord and tenant disputes and the chance to develop professionally in a supportive culture. The firm promotes a hybrid working model, ensuring work-life balance while providing opportunities for leadership development.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4-9 years PQE in property litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-ranging caseload of landlord and tenant disputes.
• Draft and review tenancy documents.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord and tenant disputes

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4-9 years PQE)

Job description

Practice Area

Litigation, Property, Property Litigation

Are you a skilled Property Litigation Lawyer seeking a role that combines managing complex cases with mentoring and team leadership? We are working on behalf of a leading law firm in Chandler’s Ford, known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, to recruit an experienced professional for their Property Litigation team.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded and growing Property Litigation team that provides top-tier advice to landlords and property managers. The team is known for its pragmatic and high-quality solutions, and you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional results while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the team’s development.

The Role

As a Property Litigation Solicitor, you’ll handle a wide-ranging caseload of landlord and tenant disputes, including:

• Tenancy document drafting and review.
• Bespoke contracts and agreements.
• Notices, court applications, and possession claims.
• Revenue recovery, defended claims, and repossession.
• Dilapidations, rent arrears, and service charge disputes.
• Providing training internally and externally on relevant legal topics.
• Assisting the Head of Department in designing and delivering service packages to agents.
• Actively supervising and mentoring junior team members, ensuring they deliver high-quality legal services while growing their own expertise.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 4–9 years PQE in property litigation, with significant experience in landlord and tenant disputes.
• Possess strong technical knowledge and a sound understanding of the CPR (Civil Procedure Rules).
• Be confident in managing a varied caseload independently, with excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for mentoring and leadership, with excellent communication skills.
• Have experience in repossession processes and knowledge of property litigation matters.
• Show enthusiasm for networking and business development, contributing to the team’s continued growth.
• Share the firm’s values of being Committed, United, and Progressive.

Why This Role?

This position offers more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow as a legal professional while contributing to the success of a leading law firm. Benefits include:

• A supportive and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, including leadership and management experience.
• Exposure to complex and high-quality property litigation cases, helping you build your expertise further.
• A focus on work-life balance with a hybrid working model.

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced property litigation solicitor ready to take on an exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills and ambition will be recognized and rewarded.

Origin Legal is handling a number of Property Litigation vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.