Property Litigation Solicitor

BlackRock, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock, Inc. in Brighton, East Sussex seeks an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor with 6+ PQE to manage a varied caseload and advise clients directly. You will handle landlord/tenant disputes, leasehold issues, possession matters, and property-related contractual disputes, with scope to include leasehold work.

The role offers hybrid working and a chance to contribute to a growing, client-focused team within a respected platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE as a Property Litigation Solicitor
• Ability to run your own caseload and advise clients directly
• Strong drafting, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
• Commercial, pragmatic and client-focused
• Aims to play a visible role in a growing team

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied property litigation caseload with autonomy while supporting the team
• Address landlord/tenant disputes, leasehold issues, possession and contractual disputes
• Provide advisory input for commercial and residential clients
• Incorporate leasehold work where suitable; contribute to business growth

Skills

Property litigation

Client advisory

Drafting

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

60000 - 65000 per annumBrighton, East SussexPermanentProperty Litigation Solicitor | 6+ PQE | Sussex/Hybrid

The Role

You’ll handle a varied and high-quality property litigation caseload, with the autonomy to run matters independently while supporting the wider team’s growth. Expect a broad mix including:

• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Leasehold and service charge issues
• Possession and forfeiture matters
• Property-related contractual disputes
• Advisory and strategic input for commercial and residential clients

There
is also scope to incorporate leasehold work if that aligns with your experience.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being trusted to get on with it, while still having a strong team around them.

About You

• 6+ PQE Property Litigation Solicitor
• Comfortable running your own caseload and advising clients directly
• Strong drafting, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
• Commercial, pragmatic and client-focused
• Keen to play a visible role in a growing team

Why This Opportunity

New role driven by genuine demand, not backfill. Immediate responsibility with real influence in a growing team. Direct support to an established team lead, with strong internal visibility. Flexible office base across Sussex with hybrid working. Clear progression with no artificial ceiling. High-quality work within a respected Legal 500 platform. Competitive salary with performance-related uplift. The team is small, collaborative and growing, supported by junior resource and a firm that values long-term development over short-term
fixes.

If you’re looking for a role where you can step up, be seen, and help drive a team forward, this is worth a conversation.