Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ - 4PQE)

Howes Percival; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work discounts

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday entitlement

One paid charity day per year

Comprehensive private medical cover

Well-being calendar with events

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor to join their Property Litigation team. This role involves advising clients across a diverse client base on various housing management-related matters, including tenant disputes and property condition issues. The ideal candidate will be an NQ solicitor or have up to 4 years' PQE, with a keen interest in legal issues related to housing management. This position offers a dynamic work environment and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management-related work.
• Interest in advising clients on legal issues in housing.

Responsibilities

• Handle adverse possession claims.
• Interpret and enforce restrictive covenants.
• Advise on private nuisance and trespass issues.
• Address dilapidations and property condition matters.
• Assist transactional colleagues on complex property issues.

Skills

Ability to deal with straightforward matters

Judgement in complex scenarios

Legal principles in housing and property disputes

Experience verification from clients

Education

NQ solicitor or up to 4 years' PQE

Job description

About The Role

Are you an enthusiastic Solicitor who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work? Then this opportunity to join our Property Litigation team in Cambridge could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for applications from NQ solicitors or solicitors with up to 4 years’ PQE. The successful candidate will have experience of housing management‑related work, including residential landlord and tenant matters, and an interest in advising clients on the practical and legal issues arising from the management of housing.

Here in the Property Litigation team, we act for a broad range of clients including private individuals, landlords, tenants, and larger organisations, advising on contentious residential and mixed‑use property matters, with a particular focus on disputes arising from the occupation, use and management of housing.

Below is just some of the types of work you can expect to be involved in:

• Adverse possession claims
• Interpretation and enforceability of restrictive covenants
• Advising on private nuisance and trespass, including neighbour and occupier disputes
• Dilapidations and property condition issues
• Advising transactional colleagues on complex property issues arising in residential and housing‑related matters

A little about you

• Ability to deal with straightforward matters, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problem
• Uses own judgement but may require supervision at varying levels depending on complexity
• Identifies the legal principles relevant to housing and property disputes and applies them appropriately
• Uses experience to test and verify information provided by clients

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.

As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward‑thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Other Reasons to Join

• We achieved a three‑star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
• We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
• We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
• Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in‑house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
• We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to) Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well‑being calendar with a wide range of regular events.