Property Litigation Associate, Somerset

Motus Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruitment is supporting an established Somerset law firm in recruiting an experienced Property Litigation Associate. The role focuses on a broad range of property disputes, with strong links to a busy commercial property department, and offers flexible working and merit-based progression.

The successful candidate will tackle breaches of lease, rent arrears, forfeiture, and related disputes while delivering clear advice and maintaining excellent client relationships within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experienced Property Litigation Associate.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and multitask.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle breaches of lease, rent arrears, and forfeiture.
• Advise on covenants, dilapidations, and commercial lease disputes.
• Manage land ownership disputes, including TOLATA, easements, and boundaries.
• Assist with landlord and tenant matters and farming partnership disputes.

Job description

Established law firm based in Somerset is looking for an experienced Property Litigation Associate to join their ambitious team.

Our client has a strong market presence in the region and is a well-liked, established and financially stable firm. The firm's property litigation team is successful and growing and benefits from close an strong links with a very busy commercial property department. The property disputes team handles broad ranging matters relating to:

• Breach of lease, rent arrears claims and forfeiture.
• Breaches of covenant, dilapidations claims and commercial lease disputes.
• Business lease renewals.
• Easements and rights of way disputes.
• Adverse possession claims, party wall and boundary disputes.
• Landlord and tenant disputes.
• Farming partnership disputes.
• Property ownership disputes, including TOLATA claims.

The firm offers flexible working, close support and development opportunities as well as clear scope for swift advancement. The culture is fun, friendly and merit-based with a very strong team ethos.