Property Litigation Lawyer

AJ Chambers ®; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid & Agile working pattern

Tailored career development prospects

Job summary

AJ Chambers is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join their disputes team as an Associate or Senior Associate. You will work on a range of property litigation matters, particularly landlord and tenant, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development.

The role offers hybrid working with an industry-leading practice and tailored career development opportunities, plus an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters.
• Strong client communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and supervise junior team members.
• Handle defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters for residential and commercial properties.
• Provide expert advice on breach of covenant and landlord/tenant issues.
• Ensure court deadlines are met with high-quality case management.
• Assess claims and advise clients on defences and counterclaims.
• Deliver training and support the professional development of junior staff.
• Maintain client updates and contribute to business development.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord and tenant

Job description

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with a national, award-winning law firm as they look to grow their disputes function by hiring a Property Litigation specialist.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join a leading firm as an Associate or Senior Associate. You will work as part of a specialist team on all areas of property litigation with a particular expertise in landlord and tenant matters.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage your own caseload while also mentoring and supervising junior team members. Your key duties will include:

• Independently and proactively handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters across both residential and commercial properties.
• Providing expert legal advice on breach of covenant issues and general landlord and tenant matters.
• Ensuring adherence to court and tribunal deadlines, with consistent attention to high-quality case management.
• Assessing claims, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.
• Delivering training sessions and supporting the professional development of junior staff.
• Keeping clients informed through regular reporting and maintaining transparent communication throughout case progression.
• Contributing to business development efforts and supporting the growth of the practice.

What’s on offer?:

• Excellent benefits package
• The opportunity to work for an industry leading team in their practice area
• Hybrid & Agile working pattern and dress for your day policy
• Tailored career development prospects