Property Litigation Senior Associate

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career development

Progression pathway

National reputation

Flexible working

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Property Litigation Senior Associate for its Milton Keynes office. The role requires 3-7 years' PQE and qualified solicitor status in England & Wales, handling high-value property disputes and related matters.

You will work with a national dispute resolution team, advising on landlord/tenant issues, development disputes, and land-related disputes while building client relationships and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years' PQE with at least 3 years' litigation experience.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills.
• Strong client care and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple matters with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Manage development disputes.
• Advise on disputes relating to land, easements, covenants, and rights to light.
• Work on high-value and complex property disputes.
• Collaborate with more senior team members on complex matters.
• Manage own caseload of property litigation matters.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide commercially focused advice and exceptional client service.

Skills

PQE 3-7 years

Litigation experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor England Wales

Job description

Property Litigation Senior Associate

Location: Milton Keynes

Career Level: Senior Associate 3-7 PQE

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus (dependent on experience)

Join an Award-Winning National Dispute Resolution Team

Are you an ambitious, hardworking, and self-motivated litigation lawyer looking to advance your career in property litigation? Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with over 1,000 colleagues Nationwide, is seeking a Property Litigation Senior Associate with circa 3-7 years' PQE to join their formidable Milton Keynes Dispute Resolution team.

The Role

As a Property Litigation Senior Associate, you will work alongside more senior members of the team and on your own matters, handling high-value and complex property disputes and projects. You will be based in the firm's Milton Keynes office.

The team's typical work is wide-ranging, and you will be involved in diverse and challenging property litigation matters.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Handling all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant matters
• Managing development disputes
• Advising on disputes relating to land, including easements, restrictive covenants, and rights to light
• Working on high-value and complex property disputes and projects
• Working alongside more senior members of the team on complex matters
• Managing your own caseload of property litigation matters
• Advising clients across multiple sectors, including substantial regional businesses, UK-wide clients, and international clients
• Advising household-name corporate clients
• Building and developing client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities
• Providing exceptional client service with commercially focused advice
• Staying current with developments in property litigation law and practice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the national Dispute Resolution team

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 3-7 years' PQE with at least 3 years' litigation experience
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Excellent legal capability with strong attention to detail
• Strong technical knowledge of litigation practice and procedure
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
• Strong client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Commercially focused with pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable, organised, and enthusiastic
• Eager to learn and develop within property litigation
• Interest in business development
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Highly Desirable:

• Knowledge of property litigation (though not essential as the team has dedicated Property litigators)
• Experience handling commercial landlord and tenant matters
• Experience with development disputes
• Experience advising on disputes relating to land, easements, restrictive covenants, and rights to light
• Experience working on high-value and complex disputes
• Experience advising corporate clients
• Business development experience

Key Attributes:

• Ambitious and driven with desire to advance career in property litigation
• Hardworking and self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery
• Strong team player who works well with senior colleagues
• Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Eager to learn and develop expertise
• Ability to manage own caseload independently

What's On Offer

Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work, with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.

Benefits include:

• Great salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Competitive benefits package
• Excellent training and career prospects
• Clear progression pathway with leadership support
• Award-winning firm with national reputation
• Part of a national Dispute Resolution team of over 100 lawyers Nationwide
• Work on high-value and complex property disputes and projects
• Formidable team reputation both locally and nationally
• Impressive client base including substantial regional businesses, UK-wide clients, international clients, and household-name corporates
• Team of 8 Property Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution solicitors plus trainee and legal assistant
• Dedicated Property litigators within the team
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to work alongside senior lawyers
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Employee awards programme recognising excellent work
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Collaborative team environment where everyone's voice is heard
• Modern Milton Keynes office with excellent facilities
• Flexible working arrangements available

Location

This role is based in the firm's Milton Keynes office, located with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The office offers a modern, professional working environment with a friendly, collaborative team culture.