Property Litigation Solicitor

EDWARDS LEGAL RECRUITMENT LP; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Shrewsbury is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join as a Team Manager, leading a specialized team of Residential Landlord & Tenant lawyers. You will provide expert guidance in property management disputes and oversee a team while servicing established clients. The position offers flexibility to work from home or in the office on certain days. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors or CILEX/FILEX with strong relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience acting for Landlords in property management disputes.
• Knowledge of compliance with legislative and contractual aspects.
• Ability to manage a team of lawyers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Residential Landlord & Tenant lawyers.
• Provide complex advice to clients on property management disputes.
• Manage established clients on full-time basis.

Skills

Strong experience in Landlord & Tenant work

Team management skills

Experience with long leasehold enforcement work

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor EDWARDS LEGAL RECRUITMENT LP•Shrewsbury, ENG, UK

Job Description

Exciting hybrid or fully Home Working opportunity is available for a Team Manager / HOD to join and lead a specialist team of Residential Landlord & Tenant lawyers.

You will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with strong experience in L&T work acting for Landlords, ideally coming from either a recognised practice, Top 500 or City law firm.

The successful individual will be joining and overseeing a team of lawyers within this niche L&T practice as well as acting for and providing complex advice to Landlord/RMC/RTM clients and professional managing agents on residential property management disputes, breaches of lease covenants, possession and forfeiture claims, leasehold disrepair, trespass claims and tenancy disputes.

Experience with long leasehold enforcement work is essential including handling all aspects of leasehold block and estate management including compliance with all legislative and contractual aspects of that work running cases within all levels of the Court and Tribunal - Property Chamber.

The successful individual will be managing the team as well as servicing the firms established clients full time (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm). There is also the option to work from the firms offices in East Sussex 1-2 days per week if required (although this is not mandatory).