Property Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International networking

Career progression

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join a London-based team with autonomy to manage your own caseload across residential and commercial disputes.

The role suits a Senior Associate or Junior Partner who can develop client relationships, contribute to business development, and collaborate with Property, Private Client and Corporate teams, with opportunities for advocacy and progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Property Litigation experience.
• Ability to manage a mixed residential and commercial disputes caseload independently.
• Experience of client relationship management and business development.
• Ambition to play a key role in the growth of a developing department.
• Senior Associate or Junior Partner-level expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied property litigation caseload across residential and commercial matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, including rent recovery, service charges, forfeiture and dilapidations.
• Manage possession proceedings and property-related claims.
• Deal with boundary disputes, rights of way, rights to light and party wall matters.
• Advise on easements, restrictive covenants, nuisance and trespass claims.
• Handle lease extensions, collective enfranchisement matters and beneficial interest disputes.
• Support business development initiatives and help grow the department.
• Undertake advocacy in suitable cases where appropriate.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Client relationships

Business development

Advocacy

Independent caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

If you're a Property Litigation Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, a genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing department, and a clear route to further progression, this role offers exactly that.

You’ll join an established London-based property litigation team with the freedom to manage your own caseload while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice. The role is ideally suited to a Senior Associate or Junior Partner-level solicitor who enjoys taking ownership of client relationships, contributing to business development, and working closely with complementary teams including Property, Private Client and Corporate.

This opportunity offers a broad and varied workload across both residential and commercial property disputes, ensuring high-quality, intellectually challenging work rather than a narrow specialism. You’ll also have the chance to undertake advocacy on selected matters and work within a collaborative environment that actively supports professional development and career progression.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you’ll benefit from a supportive culture, long-term progression prospects, and access to international networking and development opportunities through a global legal network.

What you'll do

• Handle a varied property litigation caseload across residential and commercial matters.


• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, including rent recovery, service charges, forfeiture and dilapidations.


• Manage possession proceedings and property-related claims.


• Deal with boundary disputes, rights of way, rights to light and party wall matters.


• Advise on easements, restrictive covenants, nuisance and trespass claims.


• Handle lease extensions, collective enfranchisement matters and beneficial interest disputes.


• Support business development initiatives and help grow the department.


• Undertake advocacy in suitable cases where appropriate.

What you'll need

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Property Litigation experience.


• Ability to manage a mixed residential and commercial disputes caseload independently.


• Experience of client relationship management and business development.


• Ambition to play a key role in the growth of a developing department.


• Senior Associate or Junior Partner-level expertise preferred.

About the company

A well-established and growing London law firm with a strong reputation in property-related matters, offering high-quality work, genuine progression opportunities and a supportive, collaborative culture.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact:

Cara Hickey

[e-mail]

0745 127 4804