Property Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Hybrid working

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Career development

Discounted legal fees

Social events

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor in Cambridgeshire for a hybrid role (2 days from home). The position offers exposure to a broad mix of residential and commercial property disputes with a leading regional firm and a clear path for progression.

The successful candidate will work with a respected Partner, handling a variety of disputes including landlord/tenant, boundary, rights of way, and dilapidations, with strong support for career development.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 1+ year PQE in property disputes.
• Experience handling landlord and tenant disputes is desirable.
• Exposure to both residential and commercial property disputes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle landlord and tenant disputes.
• Manage boundary and rights of way disputes.
• Work on business tenancies under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Skills

Property litigation

PQE 1+

Residential disputes

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor – 1 PQE+

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000

Working arrangement: Hybrid Working (2 Days from Home)

A leading regional Legal 500 firm is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its growing department in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to join a highly regarded disputes team at an exciting stage of growth.

You will work closely with a well-respected Partner who is continuing to expand the team as part of the firm’s ambitious five-year growth strategy. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of both residential and commercial property disputes, providing excellent quality work and long-term progression opportunities.

The caseload will include a wide range of property litigation matters, including:

• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Boundary disputes
• Rights of way disputes
• Business tenancies under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Service charge disputes
• Defective building works claims
• Dilapidations claims on lease termination
• Forfeiture matters
• Rent arrears recovery
• Injunctive proceedings

This is a genuine growth role with plenty of existing work, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their technical ability while also having real input into the growth and direction of the team.

Despite continued expansion, the firm has maintained a down-to-earth and supportive culture, with a strong focus on work-life balance, flexibility and employee wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

• Broad mix of residential and commercial property disputes work
• Work closely with a leading Partner within a growing team
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to have a real impact within a growing department
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional wellbeing days
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Bonus opportunities
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Career development and progression support
• Discounted legal fees
• Social events and community involvement

This opportunity would suit a Property Litigation Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE looking for high-quality work, progression and a modern working environment within a successful and ambitious regional firm.