Property Litigation Solicitor

Eventus Recruitment Group; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health care scheme

Performance bonus

Career development

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, seeks a Property Litigation Solicitor (1-3 years PQE) to join a growing Real Estate Disputes team. The role offers a salary of £50,000–£65,000, hybrid working with two days from home each week, and a supportive environment for national and regional client work.

You will handle landlord and tenant disputes, work with senior lawyers, and contribute to strategic, commercially-focused solutions while developing your expertise through structured progression and

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in contentious property work, particularly landlord and tenant matters.
• Ability to manage a broad caseload and provide strategic, commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad caseload of commercial landlord and tenant disputes, property related insolvency matters and development disputes
• Advising landlords, tenants, developers, landowners and insolvency practitioners on strategic, commercially focused solutions
• Working with Real Estate Disputes team on complex matters
• Collaborating with transactional real estate colleagues to provide a joined up service
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, practical advice
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to department growth and development

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord & tenant disputes

Client relationship management

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor, 1-3 years PQE, to join a progressive regional Legal 500 law firm in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This is a full time, permanent job offering a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, hybrid working with two days remote working from home each week, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas leave days, performance related bonus, health care scheme, and career development including structured learning and development opportunities. In addition, you will join a growing specialist Real Estate Disputes team handling high quality work for national and regional clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing a broad caseload of commercial landlord and tenant disputes, property related insolvency matters and development disputes
• Advising commercial landlords and tenants, developers, landowners and insolvency practitioners on strategic and commercially focused solutions
• Working closely with experienced lawyers across the Real Estate Disputes team on complex matters
• Collaborating with transactional real estate colleagues to provide a joined up service to clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, practical and responsive advice
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth and development of the department

Person Specification

Applications are welcome from professionals within a commutable distance of Tunbridge Wells, Kent who are qualified Solicitors, ideally 1-3 years' PQE, with a strong grounding in contentious property work, particularly landlord and tenant matters. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong experience in landlord and tenant law and real estate disputes
• A commercial and practical approach to resolving disputes
• Excellent client facing skills and the ability to build lasting professional relationships
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a specialist team
• The confidence to manage a varied caseload while working closely with senior lawyers and colleagues across the wider real estate practice

Benefits and Rewards

This Property Litigation Solicitor position in Tunbridge Wells, Kent combines high quality work with flexibility, development and a clear route for longer term progression. The successful Property Litigation Solicitor will also benefit from:

• A salary of £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with additional days leave at Christmas
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Regular pay reviews at the end of each financial year
• Hybrid working with three days in the office and two days remote working from home each week
• Health care cash plan
• Life assurance scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Structured career development including qualification funding
• Career progression and partnership potential within a growing specialist team
• Employer supported volunteering scheme
• Access to a Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• An active well-being, sports, and social programme

About the Law Firm

Our client is a progressive regional law firm with national reach, known for high quality work and a supportive, collaborative culture. Its property disputes practice is Legal 500 recognised and Chambers ranked, while the wider firm is Lexcel accredited. Furthermore, the firm places a strong emphasis on continuous development, flexible working and internal progression, with structured support designed to help its people build long term careers.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.