Property Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office

Free parking

25 days' holiday

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Guildford is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Real Estate Dispute Resolution team. The role covers a busy caseload including landlord & tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews and boundary issues.

You'll advise commercial and private clients on contentious property matters, develop your own client relationships, and work within a nationally recognized team that supports career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2+ PQE.
• Strong Property Litigation / Real Estate Disputes experience.
• Confident managing your own matters and dealing directly with clients.
• Good experience across landlord & tenant and/or wider property disputes.
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to legal advice.
• Strong communication and client-care skills.
• Keen to develop within an established and growing specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied Real Estate Disputes caseload advising clients on contentious property matters.
• Provide guidance on landlord & tenant disputes, lease renewals, rent reviews, and more.
• Develop client relationships and develop technical expertise.
• Collaborate with the Real Estate Dispute Resolution team.

Skills

Property Litigation

Client management

Communication

Commercially minded

Education

Solicitor qualification

2+ PQE

Job description

PROPERTY LITIGATION SOLICITOR | GUILDFORD | £54,500–£85,000

Do you want to have a London based caseload without the London commute? A leading South East law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its established Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Guildford.

This is a genuine growth opportunity within a busy and highly regarded specialist team, offering the chance to work on high-quality commercial and residential property disputes while developing your own client relationships and technical expertise.

THE ROLE

You will handle a varied Real Estate Disputes caseload, advising a broad range of commercial and private clients on contentious property matters.

The work can include:

• Landlord & tenant disputes
• Lease renewals and rent reviews
• Lease enforcement
• Possession and recovery of rent
• Boundary, rights of way and easement disputes
• Restrictive covenants
• Nuisance claims
• Residential lease extensions and leaseholder disputes
• Building Safety Act matters
• Wider commercial and residential property litigation

The team takes a commercially focused approach to dispute resolution, looking for practical solutions where possible while robustly pursuing litigation where required.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Real Estate Dispute Resolution practice is recognised at Band 2 by Chambers and Tier 1 by Legal 500, with specialist lawyers covering a broad range of commercial and residential property disputes. The team works closely with the wider Real Estate and Planning practices, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and cross-referral.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2+ PQE
• Strong Property Litigation / Real Estate Disputes experience
• Confident managing your own matters and dealing directly with clients
• Good experience across landlord & tenant and/or wider property disputes
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to legal advice
• Strong communication and client-care skills
• Keen to develop within an established and growing specialist team

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £54,500–£85,000 depending on experience
• Brighton
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office
• Flexible 9:15am–5:15pm working hours
• Free parking
• 25 days' holiday, with 3.5 days reserved for Christmas
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Strong career development and progression opportunities

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor who wants more than simply another fee-earning role. The team is growing due to continued demand, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to make an impact, build strong client relationships and develop their career within a highly regarded Real Estate Disputes practice.

The firm places a strong emphasis on development, flexibility and supporting lawyers to fulfil their potential.

LOCATION

Guildford, with excellent access to the wider South East.

If you are an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor looking for quality work, genuine progression and a strong regional platform, this could be an excellent next step.