Property Litigation Lawyer

Harkaye Core Talent Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkaye Core Talent Ltd has partnered with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Property Litigation solicitor for its growing Real Estate disputes team. The role can be based in Birmingham, or other major Midlands sites, with exposure to a broad range of high-quality disputes.

You will manage a varied caseload of contentious real estate matters, advise on disputes through hearings and ADR, draft pleadings and witness statements, and contribute to business development in a supportive

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in commercial real estate dispute resolution.
• Experience advising developers/housebuilders preferred.
• Experience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercially focused with practical, solutions-led advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious real estate matters.
• Advise clients through the lifecycle of disputes and attend hearings/ADR.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Support more complex litigation within the team.

Skills

Property litigation

Autonomous caseload

Drafting & pleadings

Negotiation & advocacy

Client relationships / BD

Commercial real estate disputes

Education

Solicitor (England and Wales)

Job description

A super opportunity has arisen for a Property Litigation lawyer to join the growing property team of a highly regarded national law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded property litigator looking to work on a broad range of complex and high-quality disputes, with the opportunity to develop their client relationships, profile and career within an ambitious and supportive team.

The firm has a strong presence across the UK and is continuing to invest in its Real Estate practice. The successful candidate will join a specialist Dispute Resolution team advising a diverse range of commercial clients, including developers, housebuilders, investors, landlords and tenants.

The role

You will have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of contentious real estate matters, while working alongside experienced senior lawyers on more complex disputes and ADR.

The work is likely to include:

• Landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture.
• Development-related disputes, including restrictive covenants, rights of light and boundary disputes.
• Possession claims, trespass and other property-related litigation.
• Property insolvency and enforcement matters.
• County Court and First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel.
• Advising clients throughout the lifecycle of a dispute and attending hearings, mediations and client meetings.
• Supporting on more complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters.

There will also be the opportunity to get involved in business development, client relationship management, training and mentoring, making this a role with plenty of scope to develop your wider profile within the practice.

The ideal candidate

The firm is looking for a solicitor with a strong background in commercial real estate dispute resolution, ideally with 2+ years' PQE.

Of particular interest will be candidates who have experience advising or acting for developers and housebuilders, although experience across the wider commercial property sector will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

• A strong track record in commercial property litigation/dispute resolution.
• Experience of handling your own caseload with a good degree of autonomy.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of contentious property matters.
• Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• A commercially focused approach and the ability to provide practical, solutions-led advice.
• An interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of your own matters.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a chance to join a high-quality national Real Estate practice with an ambitious growth strategy, where there is genuine scope to build your profile and play an important role in the continued development of the team.

The firm offers a collaborative and approachable culture, alongside excellent quality work and the opportunity to work with a sophisticated commercial client base.

The position can be based in Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.