Property Litigation Solicitor

LJW Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LJW Solutions in London or Essex seeks a Property Litigation Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join a busy litigation department. You will manage a broad property litigation caseload, handling both residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, possession, forfeiture, and related issues.

The role offers independence with support from a wider litigation team, and the chance to contribute to a well-regarded practice across London and Essex.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 3+ years PQE in property litigation (ideally 5).
• Experience handling both residential and commercial property disputes.
• Ability to independently manage a property litigation caseload.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad property litigation caseload from instruction to resolution.
• Advise on commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.
• Handle possession, forfeiture, lease renewals, and related disputes.
• Deal with dilapidations, boundary, easement, and covenants disputes.
• Prepare matters for court and work with the wider litigation team.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Landlord and tenant disputes

Case management

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor (3+ years PQE)

London or Essex

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its busy litigation department.

The role can be based in London or Essex and will involve a broad range of contentious residential and commercial property matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is comfortable running their own caseload and wants to join a supportive firm with an established property practice and a strong presence across London and Essex.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad property litigation caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Advise on commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.
• Handle possession and forfeiture proceedings.
• Advise on lease renewals and other contentious lease matters.
• Handle dilapidations and service-charge disputes.
• Advise on boundary disputes.
• Deal with easements and rights-of-way disputes.
• Advise on restrictive covenants and rights to light.
• Handle trespass and nuisance claims.
• Advise on property ownership and land disputes.
• Conduct negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.
• Prepare matters for court proceedings where necessary.
• Work independently while receiving support from the wider litigation team.

Those areas closely reflect the property disputes handled by Paul Robinson's existing practice, including landlord-and-tenant matters, lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture, easements, restrictive covenants and rights to light.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• At least 3 years PQE in property litigation, ideally around 5 years PQE.
• Experience handling both residential and commercial property disputes.
• Ability to independently manage a property litigation caseload.
• Strong landlord and tenant experience.
• Experience with possession, lease, boundary and/or easement disputes.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a wider litigation department.