Property Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; East Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in East Hertfordshire seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor with 6+ years of PQE in property litigation. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, supervising a team, and providing expert legal guidance on landlord and tenant matters. The role offers great benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Agile working after probation

Enhanced pension

Health insurance

Mental health support

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery.
• Proven leadership skills managing solicitors and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and supervise the team.
• Handle service charge and possession matters independently.
• Provide strategic guidance and maintain high-quality management.

Skills

Team management

Pressure handling

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Property Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor 6 years+ PQE - Are you seeking a Hybrid role? Our Client offers great benefits including Perkbox, enhanced pension, health insurance, death in service plus many more.

The Firm

A Legal 500 client with expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters. We are seeking an experienced Property litigation Solicitor with the proven ability to manage a team of solicitors and paralegals. Candidates must thrive under pressure and possess the necessary experience to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will have experience in service charges, ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial), breaches of covenant, and general landlord and tenant matters. The role involves a complex and varied caseload of matters in the County Court and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and requires the ability to provide strategic guidance and support to team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload and providing guidance and supervision to the team.
• Handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
• Ensuring compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintaining high-quality case management.
• Reviewing claims, evaluating the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.
• Delivering training and development sessions on relevant legal topics to junior staff.
• Maintaining regular reporting to clients and ensuring clear communication throughout case progressions.
• Writing legal articles and thought leadership pieces for publication as required.
• Supporting business development initiatives and promoting the firm\'s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

Requirements

• Essential:
• 6+ years PQE
• Experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial).
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and build positive relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.
• Desirable:
• Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff to support their professional growth.
• Provide a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
• Assist current clients with their specific needs in Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
• Manage a varied and high-value caseload of property disputes for commercial and residential clients.
• Advise on a wide range of issues, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, boundary disputes, rights of way, adverse possession claims, and enforcement of covenants.

Standards

• A commitment to providing exceptional contributions to business performance and delivering outstanding client service.
• Adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and other relevant bodies.
• Compliance with the firm\'s policies, quality standards, and performance measures.
• Promotion of a cooperative and collaborative working environment, supporting the growth and development of the business and colleagues.

Benefits

• Agile working after probation period
• Perkbox
• Enhanced pension
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Health Insurance
• Mental health support
• Death in service

If you\'re a Property litigation Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37134.

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