Property Litigation Solicitor

LAW Absolute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in London is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to manage a caseload of residential and commercial disputes. This role offers an opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment, encouraging strong client relationships and business development. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experienced property-litigation solicitor capable of managing matters with supervision.
• Strong knowledge of RTM/enfranchisement, leasehold issues, and landlord/tenant disputes.
• Ability to engage clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload of residential and commercial disputes.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation.
• Contribute to business development through networking and marketing.

Skills

Manage own caseload

Technical aspects of property litigation

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Client-first approach

Job description

Solicitor – Property Litigation

Location: Hornchurch

A top-500 regional law firm, recognised for excellence by The Legal 500, is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join their leading team. With a reputation for delivering results in both residential and commercial property disputes, this is a chance to advance your career in a supportive, high-performing environment.

The firm is repeatedly ranked by independent legal directories as a leading player, including successive recognitions in the Legal 500 UK guide across many practice areas, including Property Litigation.

The Role:

Property Litigation Solicitor (Hornchurch)

• Run your own caseload of residential and commercial property disputes, including: right to manage & enfranchisement (especially large blocks), lease extensions, boundary disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, adverse possession, dilapidations, break notices.
• Provide high‑quality advice and representation, delivering practical, client‑focused solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development: networking, marketing, and generating referrals — helping to grow and sustain the department’s success.

Who We’re Looking For:

• An experienced property‑litigation solicitor, capable of managing your own matters with suitable supervision.
• Strong in the technical aspects of property litigation — particularly RTM/enfranchisement, leasehold issues, disputes over boundaries, landlord/tenant matters etc.
• Excellent communicator: able to engage with clients, counsel, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• A client‑first approach and desire to build long‑term relationships.

Why Join:

• Join a full‑service firm with excellent reputation and strong rankings across multiple legal fields.
• Work from a convenient Hornchurch office (with the backing and flexibility of a firm covering Essex and London).
• Be part of a firm with a deep heritage (over 120 years), a “clients‑for‑life” culture, and a track record of consistent growth and investment in its teams.
• Opportunity for genuine career progression, working in a well‑resourced environment with a wide range of practice areas to support broader development and cross‑referral opportunities.

If you are an experienced, ambitious property‑litigation solicitor seeking to join a respected and growing firm where you can build your caseload and career, this is a great opportunity.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.