Property Litigation Solicitor

LC Legal; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Midlands-based law firm in Birmingham city centre is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its established Dispute Resolution team. You will manage a varied caseload of property disputes, with strong client contact and opportunities to contribute to the firm’s property litigation offering.

The role offers hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and clear career development, with exposure to both landlords and tenants and high-quality advice for commercial and residential property

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation and contentious landlord and tenant matters.
• Residential and commercial property disputes experience preferred.
• Strong client relationships and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of property disputes.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and client care.
• Collaborate with the dispute resolution team.
• Advocate where appropriate.
• Meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Support business development and networking.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord & Tenant disputes

Client care

Communication

Time management

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

A highly regarded Midlands-based law firm is looking to recruit an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to join its established Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham city centre.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals, and its litigation team is regularly recognised in leading independent legal directories for the quality of its work and client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a collaborative and well-respected litigation team, working on a broad range of property disputes with significant client contact.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including:

• Contentious Landlord & Tenant disputes (commercial and residential)
• Acting for both landlords and tenants
• Boundary disputes
• General property disputes
• TOLATA claims
• Professional negligence claims relating to property

There will also be opportunities to assist the wider litigation team on commercial and general dispute resolution matters where required.

The role offers strong client exposure and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the firm’s property litigation offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of property disputes
• Providing high-quality legal advice and client care
• Working collaboratively as part of the dispute resolution team
• Advocacy where appropriate
• Meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities
• Supporting business development and networking activities

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Property litigation and contentious landlord and tenant matters
• Residential and commercial property disputes
• Managing client relationships

Candidates should also be comfortable using case management systems and standard legal software.

You will be:

• A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
• Organised and able to work under pressure
• Motivated and ambitious
• Keen to contribute to team growth and reputation

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-regarded litigation team
• High-quality and varied property dispute work
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Strong career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture