Property Litigation Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Sheet; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Car parking

Pension

Enhanced family leave

25 days holiday

Christmas closure

Learning and development

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Hampshire-based, award-winning practice to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of contentious residential property matters, advising on landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold issues and eviction proceedings.

With 2–4 years’ PQE and strong drafting, client care and case management skills, you will join a supportive Dispute Resolution team offering clear career progression and a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE in property disputes or related areas.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide practical, commercial advice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload of contentious residential property matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold and service charge issues, possession and eviction proceedings, breaches of lease or contract.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence; prepare cases for trial and attend hearings as required.
• Utilise ADR methods, including mediation and negotiation, to secure favorable outcomes.

Skills

PQE 2-4 years

Property litigation

Drafting & pleadings

Client relationship

Job description

PROPERTY LITIGATION SOLICITOR, 2-4 PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £55,000 - £70,000 DOE – JOB REF: 215305324

This full-time, hybrid role in Hampshire suits a Property Litigation Solicitor with two to four years' PQE, offering £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate manages a varied caseload of contentious residential property matters, advising clients on landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold and service charge issues, possession and eviction proceedings, and breaches of lease or contract.

Working within an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked practice, the solicitor guides each case from first instruction through to resolution, handling complex claims with care.

Strong technical knowledge, clear communication and sound case management skills are essential, alongside the ability to build client relationships.

Genuine prospects for career progression are available in a supportive setting.

Join an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked law firm within a dynamic Dispute Resolution team. Offering a varied residential property litigation caseload, excellent career development, and a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• You will take ownership of a diverse caseload of contentious residential property matters, guiding each case from initial instruction through to resolution.
• You will advise on a broad range of complex disputes, including landlord and tenant matters, leasehold and service charge issues, possession and eviction proceedings, breaches of lease and contract, boundary disputes, and adverse possession claims, providing commercially focused advice and delivering effective strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients.
• Manage litigation and court proceedings, drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence, preparing cases for trial and representing clients at hearings where required.
• You will also utilise alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation, to secure practical, commercially focused, and cost-effective outcomes for clients.

Key Requirements

• Applications are invited from Solicitors with 2–4 years’ PQE and solid experience in property litigation or dispute resolution.
• You will have strong technical and drafting skills, excellent client care abilities, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to navigate disputes effectively and achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary alongside a generous fee earner bonus, private medical insurance, free car parking, pension, enhanced family leave, and 25 days’ holiday, plus a Christmas closure.
• You will also benefit from excellent opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career progression.

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