Property Litigation Solicitor

J B Leitch Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid working

Enhanced parental pay

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance at 3x your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance at 3x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Liverpool is seeking qualified Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates for their Property Litigation team. The successful candidate will handle high-quality property litigation matters and must have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in property litigation. This role offers hybrid working options, excellent benefits including enhanced parental pay and private medical insurance, and the chance to work in a supportive environment where your skills and efforts are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law and leasehold disputes.
• Experience with breach of covenant and building safety litigation is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Review title documents and leases at residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Advise on rent reviews, covenants, easements, and trespass.
• Participate in monthly client calls to provide case updates.
• Support clients on current health and fire safety legislation affecting multi-let developments.
• Participate in monthly client calls to provide case updates.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord and tenant law

Excellent communication skills

Client service commitment

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:Liverpool / Hybrid
Salary:Competitive (open to discussion)
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

About JB Leitch

Formed in 1997, JB Leitch is a Legal 500 commercial law firm with a national reputation for excellence in property management litigation. We act for some of the largest corporate landlords, freehold investors, and property management companies across England and Wales.

Because we focus on just one aspect of legal practice, our experience in the field is unmatched. Our firm now benefits from the largest team of property management and leasehold legal specialists in the country. We hold Tier 3 status in the Legal 500 – placing us alongside some of the largest names in the legal sector.

We regularly represent landlords and management companies in the Court and Tribunal system on matters concerning:

• The reasonableness and payability of service charges, including fire safety works, and any necessary dispensation applications
• The costs and charging of cladding replacement schemes and works regulated under the Building Safety Act 2022
• The impacts and implications of the Defective Premises Act
• Analysis of insurance policies, warranties and building documentation
• Consideration of action against contractors and other third parties
• Issuing proceedings against developers, contractors, insurers and other parties
• Building Safety Fund applications, requirements and appeals
• Responses to Enforcement Notices, Improvement Notices and enforcement action generally by any relevant authority

To read about some of our press and sector reported cases click here.

Why Join Us?

At JB Leitch, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Our commitment to this has qualified us for Investors in People certification as well as recently an award for Training Provider of the Year which recognised our commitment to Apprenticeships. It is an exciting time to join the firm, with aspirational growth plans into new and existing markets, JB Leitch offers an environment where you can make a real impact.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and rewarded—not just through your salary, but through a benefits package designed to enhance your everyday life and future.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Remote and hybrid working to encourage a healthy work-life balance
• Enhanced parental pay (maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave)
• Medical cash plan for dental, optical, and everyday health costs
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced annual leave with the option to buy more
• Discounts on shopping, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more
• Car maintenance loan scheme for MOTs and servicing
• Season ticket loans and nearby parking options
• Free fruit, sweet treats, and unlimited Nespresso coffee
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental health first aiders and financial wellbeing support
• Life assurance at 3x your annual salary

The Role

As a growing firm, we have exciting opportunities for qualified Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates to join our highly regarded and Property Litigation team. This is a fantastic chance to work on high-quality, complex property litigation matters in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team that delivers exceptional service to a broad client base, including large institutional landlords, pension funds, and asset managers. Your work will span both advisory and contentious matters, including pre- and post-issue litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing title documents and leases at residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Advising on the merits of claims and case progression based on evidence and contractual documentation
• Advising on protection of possession claims
• Advising on rent reviews, covenants, easements, and trespass
• Advising clients on current health and fire safety legislation affecting multi-let developments
• Participating in monthly client calls to provide case updates and progression insights

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) with experience in property litigation, although we would also consider candidates with an interest in property litigation looking for retrain opportunities
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law, leasehold disputes, and service charge recovery
• Experience with breach of covenant, forfeiture, FTT appeals, and building safety litigation is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and professionalism
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to client service
• Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications

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