Property Litigation Solicitor

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a solicitor with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience to join their property litigation team. The role involves advising on various property disputes, managing lease renewals, evictions, and other litigation matters. Ideal candidates will demonstrate client management skills and an interest in business development.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in real estate disputes.
• Interest in business development.
• Excellent client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Property Disputes including freehold and leasehold matters.
• Handle contested and uncontested lease renewals under relevant acts.
• Manage residential and commercial evictions.

Skills

Property litigation

Client management

Business development

Education

Solicitor with 3-6 PQE

Job description

THE FIRM

A well established regional firm with a reputation for excellent service.

THE ROLE

The role is for a solicitor c 3 - 6 PQE with a property litigation background to join an established tean.

The work will be varied and will include advising on Property Disputes, including freehold and leasehold matters acting for owners, landlord and tenants.

• Contested and Uncontested Lease Renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Residential Evictions under the Housing Act 1988 - both Section 8 (for breach of the AST) and Section 21 (no fault eviction)
• Forfeiture of Long Residential Leases
• Commercial Evictions/Forfeiture of Commercial Leases
• Dilapidation Claims at the expiry of a commercial lease
• Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) claims Leasehold Enfranchisement court applications
• Service Charge Disputes - both commercial and residential
• Eviction of Squatters
• Claims for unpaid rent/service charges etc. under a lease or AST

THE PERSON

* 3 - 6 PQE+ associate in real estate disputes

* a keen interested in business development

* Excellent client management skills

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.