Property Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Bonus schemes

30–32 days annual leave

Company Pension

Annual pay reviews

Long-term sickness cover

Death in service

Sick pay

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

William James Recruitment in Oxford presents an opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Senior Associate / Legal Director to join a modern and supportive law firm. You will handle a range of disputes, primarily relating to residential and commercial property, for a diverse client base of high net worth individuals and businesses.

The role emphasizes independence with supervisory backing, and offers a competitive salary with commissions and bonus schemes, along with generous annual

Qualifications

• Property Litigation Solicitor with at least 8 years post-qualification experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients in disputes, focusing on residential and commercial properties.
• Support high net worth individuals, property companies, private landowners, leaseholders and tenant associations.
• Work under limited supervision with full administrative support.

Skills

Property litigation

Leadership

Time management

Deadline-driven

Caseload management

Job description

Property Litigation Senior Associate / Legal Director - Up to £100,000 salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals. The firm is recognised across the region for its outstanding client care and high-quality commercial and private client work.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s commercial offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Property Litigator to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice.

You'll be advising and assisting clients in a wide range of disputes, but mostly concerning residential and commercial properties. Clients include high net worth individuals, property companies, private landowners, leaseholders and tenant associations.

The Oxford area is very active from a corporate and commercial perspective, primarily with owner/managed businesses to UK subsidiaries of International brands.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support.

The Candidate

• Property Litigation Solicitor with at least 8 years post-qualification experience or equivalent
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

• Competitive basic salary up to £100,000 plus commission and two bonus schemes
• 30 – 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependent on starting level)
• Company Pension
• Annual pay reviews
• Long-term absence cover
• Death in service
• Company sick pay
• Supportive working environment
• Bonus schemes personal and departmental
• Health cash plan
• Free onsite parking