Property Litigation Solicitor – Build Your Career Your Way

Clara Rose Consultancy; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in East Anglia seeks an experienced solicitor with 2-3 years PQE in property litigation. The role involves handling diverse property disputes, mentoring junior solicitors, and progressing towards partnership. The firm offers a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, unlimited holiday, and various comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates are confident communicators eager to shape their practice and enjoy client interactions. Hybrid working in a culture that values work-life balance is standard.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Generous pension and life assurance

Health cash plan and gym discounts

Mental health support

Cycle to work and car lease schemes

Funded CPD and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2/3 years’ PQE in property litigation.
• Confident handling a varied caseload in commercial and residential disputes.
• Willingness to attend a Suffolk office weekly.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on property rights and resolve disputes.
• Lead client relationships and handle complex cases.
• Support junior team members and develop the practice.

Skills

Property litigation expertise

Clear, pragmatic communication

Client relationship management

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds preferred, with flexibility across East Anglia – Hybrid – 2/3 PQE up to Partner Level

If you enjoy the cut and thrust of property disputes and want a role with genuine flexibility, career progression and a supportive team around you, this is a brilliant opportunity. Whether you are a developing solicitor or already operating at senior or Partner level, there is room here to shape your career and take on high quality, varied work.

You can be based anywhere in East Anglia as long as you can attend a Suffolk office once a week. Hybrid working, trust and autonomy are standard.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work with both commercial and private clients on a wide range of property disputes, including:

• Terms of sale and notices to complete
• Rescission issues
• Freehold title disputes
• Mortgage possession claims
• Restrictive covenants
• Easements and rights of way
• Boundary disputes
• Rights of light

You will advise on the meaning and effect of deeds, agreements and property rights and guide clients through the most effective way to resolve disputes.

Depending on your level of experience, you can:

• Lead client relationships
• Handle complex cases with autonomy
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Play a key role in developing and growing the practice
• Progress towards Partnership (or step into it if you are already ready)

About you

• A qualified solicitor with at least 2/3 years’ PQE in property litigation
• Confident handling a varied caseload of residential and commercial disputes
• Clear, pragmatic communicator who enjoys client contact
• Keen to develop your expertise and grow your practice
• If senior: able to mentor, supervise and lead with confidence
• Happy to attend a Suffolk office once a week

Why this role is appealing

• Scope to progress at any level – from mid-level solicitor to Partner
• Flexible, hybrid working with autonomy over your week
• Supportive, friendly culture that values life outside of work
• Unlimited holiday and dress-for-your-day approach
• A culture that encourages you to grow, specialise and shape your own career path

Comprehensive benefits including:

• Generous pension and life assurance
• Permanent health insurance and enhanced family leave
• Health cash plan, gym discounts, mental health support
• Cycle to work and car lease schemes
• Funded CPD, subscriptions and professional development

Let’s talk

If the role feels like it could be right for you, or if you would just like a confidential conversation about your career plans, please get in touch. If you meet most but not all of the criteria, reach out anyway. You may be exactly what they are looking for!

To apply, request more details or arrange a confidential chat, please contact: Clara Rose [e-mail] 07971 493048