Property Litigation Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Bath is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience. This role offers hybrid and flexible working options, accelerated career progression, and a supportive work environment, ideal for candidates looking to grow their legal careers. Responsibilities include managing a variety of property litigation matters and supporting senior colleagues. The firm values employee well-being and offers a range of benefits including a comprehensive professional development program.

Benefits

25 working days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development funding

Access to a Wellbeing Clinic

Enhanced parental benefits

Social and life event celebrations

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in property litigation required.
• Candidates from residential or commercial backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Genuine enthusiasm for developing client relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of property litigation matters.
• Manage own caseload with supervision.
• Support senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Engage in business development and relationship-building.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proactive team-oriented approach

Client relationship development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Bath (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE), Potential Increase Following Probation + Bonus

Are you a property litigation solicitor with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience seeking a role that offers both professional growth and a supportive work environment? A well-regarded, people-focused law firm in Bath is looking to expand its Dispute Resolution team and is keen to hear from talented individuals like you.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Accelerated Career Progression: The firm has a proven track record of associates progressing to partnership within five years. For a talented lawyer with drive and ambition, you could be fast-tracked and welcomed to apply for partnership within two-three years.
• Board-Level Exposure: Directors at the firm sit in board meetings and make strategic decisions, offering you a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the firm.
• Collaborative and Supportive Culture: Join a modern, down-to-earth team where your expertise is valued and you'll have strong support and autonomy in your role.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, ensuring a healthy work/life balance.
• No Rigid Billable Targets: The firm tailors workloads to individual capabilities, capping caseloads if necessary to ensure they are always manageable.

Your Role

You'll handle a stimulating variety of property litigation matters, including:

• Residential long leasehold disputes such as enfranchisement, breaches of covenant and management company disagreements.
• Commercial landlord and tenant work, including lease renewals, breach of covenant claims, rent arrears, dilapidations and forfeiture.
• Boundary disputes, restrictive covenants, rights of way and adverse possession.
• Trespass and nuisance cases.
• Co-ownership and trusts of land (TOLATA) disputes.
• Misrepresentation claims.
• Residential tenant eviction and breach of covenant claims.

You'll manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision, while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. The firm encourages initiative and client ownership, so business development and relationship-building will be an important part of your role as you help to strengthen the team's property litigation offering.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in property litigation (those from either residential or commercial backgrounds are encouraged to apply).
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and genuine enthusiasm for developing client relationships.
• Ambition to progress within a supportive and growing firm.

What You Will Get in Return

At this firm, your well-being and professional growth are a priority. Employee benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 working days plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas closure. Additional annual leave and perks for long-service.
• Professional Development: Support and funding, including professional fees and paid study leave, are available for staff who wish to gain further professional qualifications.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Wellbeing Clinic, monthly arranged walks, monthly fresh fruit delivery and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Parental Benefits: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay.
• Social and Life Event Celebrations: Annual Christmas and summer parties, and gifts for life events such as marriage, civil partnership, becoming a parent, or moving house.
• And much more!

If you're ready to take the next step in your property litigation career and join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.