Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor for Birmingham with hybrid working. You will manage a mixed caseload of residential and commercial property disputes, advising landlords and tenants while developing the firm's property litigation offering.

The role demands strong client care, organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure, with collaboration within the Dispute Resolution team and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Property Litigation experience.
• Experience handling landlord/tenant disputes for residential and commercial clients.
• Experience with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims and general property litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Advise landlords and tenants on contentious matters.
• Handle boundary disputes and TOLATA claims from instruction to resolution.

Skills

Property Litigation

Residential disputes

Commercial disputes

Advocacy

Client care

Team player

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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