Property Litigation Solicitor

AJ Chambers; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellness allowance £600

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Birthday off

25-30 days annual leave

Career development and professional/m

Job summary

AJ Chambers, a leading Hertfordshire law firm, seeks a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor to join its thriving Property Litigation team.

You will manage a varied caseload across freehold/leasehold disputes, service charge issues, and title disputes, providing strategic advice to a broad client base.

Qualifications

• Experienced real estate disputes lawyer with a track record in high-value matters.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy across contentious property work.
• Experience handling complex residential and commercial property disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied caseload with autonomy across contentious property matters.
• Advise clients on merits, defences, and counterclaims.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients throughout a matter.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the practice.
• Ensure cases meet court and tribunal deadlines.

Skills

Property litigation

Client communication

Case management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Job description

Senior Property Litigation Solicitor | Hertfordshire

AJ Chambers is delighted to be partnering with an award-winning, Tier 1 Legal 500 law firm as it continues to grow its highly regarded Property Litigation team in Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate disputes lawyer to join a well-established and high-performing team that is recognised for handling complex, high-value residential and commercial property disputes.

The role:

You will manage your own varied caseload with a high level of autonomy, advising a broad client base across a wide range of contentious property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold disputes
• Lease renewals, terminations, and breach of lease matters
• Rent arrears and non-payment issues
• Forfeiture
• Dilapidations
• Easements and rights of way
• Trespass and nuisance claims
• Title disputes
• Service charge disputes
• Land Registry and First-tier Tribunal applications
• Co-ownership disputes

Additional responsibilities:

• Managing cases efficiently and ensuring compliance with court and tribunal deadlines
• Assessing claims and advising clients on the merits of claims, defences, and counterclaims
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice

What's on offer?

• A clear and tailored pathway to Partnership
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid and agile working arrangements
• £600 annual wellness allowance
• Excellent career development and funded professional memberships
• 25-30 days annual leave (depending on level)
• Birthday off each year
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance