Property Litigation Solicitor – Essex

Origin Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in Essex is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE to join their property disputes team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving landlord and tenant disputes, while benefiting from a competitive salary and hybrid working options. This role offers excellent career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Clear career development pathways

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience handling a varied caseload independently.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for business development.
• Proactive approach to developing expertise in property litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious property matters including landlord and tenant disputes.
• Draft tenancy and lease documentation.
• Support senior lawyers with high-value disputes.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client care skills

Knowledge of landlord and tenant law

Education

Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a Legal 500 firm? Our client, a highly respected practice in Essex, is seeking a talented lawyer to join their thriving property disputes team.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to become part of a nationally recognised practice known for its expertise in landlord and tenant matters, as well as wider property litigation. Working alongside an experienced team, you will manage your own caseload while gaining exposure to complex disputes and contributing to the department’s continued growth.

The Role

You will act on a wide range of contentious property matters, including:

• Landlord and tenant disputes (both residential and commercial)
• Service charge and rent recovery claims
• Dilapidations, breach of covenant and possession proceedings
• Drafting tenancy and lease documentation
• Advising on property management issues and providing training to clients
• Supporting senior lawyers with more complex, high-value disputes

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE
• Have strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and the CPR
• Be confident handling a varied caseload independently
• Demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and client care skills
• Show enthusiasm for building relationships and contributing to business development
• Be collaborative and proactive, with a genuine interest in developing expertise in property litigation

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working with excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within a leading Legal 500 firm with a strong reputation in property litigation
• A supportive and forward-thinking environment with clear career development pathways

Next Steps

If you are a Property Litigation Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE seeking a new challenge in Essex, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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