Property Litigation Solicitor (Legal Director)

eNL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Legal Director to join its Birmingham team within a national practice.

The role involves managing a complex caseload, advising landlords, developers and investors, and contributing to the growth of the Birmingham Property Litigation practice, without the need to bring a following.

You will mentor junior lawyers and work closely with Real Estate and Dispute Resolution colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with property litigation experience.
• Experience at Senior Associate, Legal Director, or equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial property litigation matters.
• Advise landlords, tenants, developers and investors.
• Manage complex, high-value disputes from inception to resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the team.
• Take an active role in strategic development of the Birmingham practice.

Skills

Property Litigation

Senior-level leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Property Litigation Legal Director | Birmingham | National Law Firm | No Following Required

Are you an experienced Property Litigation lawyer ready for your next step?

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Director to join its highly regarded Property Litigation team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate, Legal Director or experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take their career to the next level within a well-established national practice.

The Opportunity

You will join a successful and growing team advising a broad range of institutional clients, developers, investors, landlords, tenants and commercial occupiers on a wide variety of property disputes.

The role will involve managing a complex and varied caseload, while playing an important role in the continued growth and development of the Birmingham Property Litigation practice.

Importantly, you do not need to bring a following. The firm has an established client base and strong pipeline of work, providing the platform for you to focus on delivering excellent client service and developing your practice.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to:

• Handle a broad range of commercial property litigation matters.
• Advise landlords, tenants, developers, investors and other property stakeholders.
• Manage complex and high-value disputes from inception through to resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm's wider Real Estate and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Support junior lawyers with mentoring, supervision and technical development.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.
• Take an active role in the strategic development of the Birmingham Property Litigation practice.

About You

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• A qualified solicitor with strong Property Litigation experience.
• Operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level.
• Experienced in handling a broad range of commercial property disputes.
• Commercially minded with excellent technical and client-facing skills.
• Confident managing complex matters and working with sophisticated clients.
• A strong communicator who enjoys developing relationships and working collaboratively.
• Ambitious and keen to play a meaningful role in the growth of a national practice.

A portable client following is not required for this appointment.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than simply another Property Litigation role. It offers the opportunity to join a national firm with an established platform, quality work and genuine scope for progression, without the pressure of having to bring an existing book of business.

If you are looking for a Legal Director position where you can build your profile, work on high-quality matters and play a key role in the continued growth of a respected Property Litigation team, this could be an excellent next move.