Property Litigation Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Salary reviews

Health cash plan

Parking on site

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment and its client, a leading law firm in Oxford, seek a Property Litigation Senior Associate / Legal Director to manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial disputes.

The role offers significant autonomy, high-value matters, client exposure and clear progression within a supportive team, with hybrid working and generous leave benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in Property Litigation
• Broad range of residential and commercial disputes
• Strong technical legal knowledge and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic dispute resolution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships
• Leadership potential and collaborative work style

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, property companies, landowners, leaseholders and tenant associations
• Handle landlord and tenant disputes, including lease interpretation and enforcement
• Advise on possession claims, boundary disputes, rights of way and easement issues
• Manage contentious leasehold and freehold property matters
• Act on disputes relating to restrictive covenants, nuisance and trespass
• Represent clients through negotiation, mediation and litigation proceedings
• Deliver commercially focused and practical advice tailored to clients' objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Work closely with partners on complex matters
• Supervise and mentor junior team members

Skills

Property litigation

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership potential

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

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

A highly regarded and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its established Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property litigator to join a respected practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice to businesses, property owners and private clients. Due to continued growth and increasing demand for specialist property dispute expertise, the firm is looking to strengthen its offering with the appointment of an ambitious and commercially minded solicitor.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value property disputes while enjoying significant autonomy, strong client exposure and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

• Manage a diverse caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, property companies, landowners, leaseholders and tenant associations
• Handle landlord and tenant disputes, including lease interpretation and enforcement matters
• Advise on possession claims, boundary disputes, rights of way and easement issues
• Manage contentious leasehold and freehold property matters
• Act on disputes relating to restrictive covenants, nuisance and trespass claims
• Represent clients through negotiation, mediation and litigation proceedings
• Deliver commercially focused and practical advice tailored to clients' objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, professional contacts and referrers
• Work closely with partners on complex and high-value matters
• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor status with 8+ years' PQE in Property Litigation
• Strong experience handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes
• Excellent technical legal knowledge and analytical skills
• The ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Leadership potential and the ability to work collaboratively within a wider team

The Benefits:

• Salary of up to £100,000 depending on experience
• Attractive commission structure and dual bonus schemes
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Health cash plan
• Long-term absence and income protection cover
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment