Property Litigation Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Litigation Lawyer in Cambridge, PQE 6+, with a strong national/top-tier firm background, is sought to join a leading property disputes team in Cambridge. The role involves handling a broad portfolio of real estate disputes, including commercial leasehold and freehold matters, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

You will work closely with partners on high-value matters and have room to progress within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in property disputes
• Experience at a strong City or national practice
• Commercially minded and career-driven

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of real estate disputes in Cambridge
• Handle Forfeiture, possession, lease renewals and rent review matters
• Supervise and support junior lawyers on complex matters

Skills

Property disputes

Leasehold disputes

Leadership

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor, Cambridge – 6+ PQE – An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading national Top 50 law firm, which is looking to further strengthen its highly regarded Property Disputes team in Cambridge.

JOB TITLE: Property Litigation Lawyer

PQE: 6+

LOCATION: Cambridge

SALARY: Circa £70k plus (DOE)

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a leading national Top 50 law firm in Cambridge, working alongside highly regarded Partners and senior lawyers on a broad and interesting portfolio of real estate disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-established and growing property disputes practice, with exposure to a varied caseload spanning commercial, residential and agricultural property litigation.

You will handle a diverse range of matters, with particular emphasis on commercial leasehold and freehold disputes, including:

• Forfeiture and possession proceedings
• Lease renewals and rent review disputes
• Restrictive covenants
• Rights of way and easements
• Option disputes
• Adverse possession
• Wider commercial property disputes

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while working closely with Partners and senior colleagues on more complex and high-value matters. Depending on your level of experience, there will also be scope to supervise and support junior lawyers, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and play a key role within the wider team.

For the right candidate, this role offers high-quality work, excellent client exposure and genuine scope for career progression within a leading national practice.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Property Litigation Solicitor will have 6+ years’ PQE, ideally gained within a strong City or national practice, with solid experience across property disputes and court or tribunal work. You’ll be commercially minded, driven and keen to develop your career within a highly regarded team.

THE FIRM

Join a leading national Top 50 law firm offering high-quality work, a supportive and collaborative culture, flexible working and excellent opportunities for career progression. This is a forward-thinking practice with a strong reputation in the legal directories and a genuine commitment to developing its people.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.