Property Litigation Solicitor, Principal Associate

Recruit So Simple Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit So Simple Ltd. in London is seeking a senior Property Litigation Lawyer to lead the London office of a renowned national team. You will act as a technical expert on complex disputes and guide strategic decisions across the department.

The role requires extensive experience in residential leasehold and landlord/tenant disputes, with a focus on high-risk matters, mentoring colleagues and shaping strategy for growth. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised property litigation specialist with substantial experience.
• Experience advising on complex residential leasehold disputes and service charges.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert on complex and high-risk property disputes
• Oversee legal strategy, risk management and quality assurance
• Advise senior leadership on departmental planning and delivery
• Guide and mentor the team
• Maintain significant and high-value cases
• Deepen key client relationships and identify growth opportunities
• Raise the team’s external profile through training, publications and client initiatives

Skills

Property litigation expertise

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Litigation Lawyer

London | Permanent, full-time
£80,000 - £100,000 per annum (DOE + excellent benefits package, Hybrid working)

Principal Associate – Property Litigation

London | Full-time | Competitive salary and benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior level lawyer to help lead the London office of a highly regarded national Property Litigation team?

We’re looking for an accomplished Principal Associate with extensive expertise in residential leasehold and landlord and tenant disputes. You’ll take the lead on complex, high-risk matters, help shape departmental strategy and support the development of talented lawyers across the team.

The opportunity

This Property Litigation team is recognised for its technical strength, advising on complex regulatory issues, significant disputes and high-volume property portfolios.

Joining a collaborative and ambitious environment, you’ll have the opportunity to influence legal strategy, strengthen client relationships and play a meaningful role in the team’s continued growth.

What you’ll be doing:-

• Acting as the technical expert on complex and high-risk property disputes
• Overseeing legal strategy, risk management and quality assurance
• Advising senior leadership on departmental planning and delivery
• Guiding and mentoring the team
• Maintaining significant and high-value cases
• Deepening key client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
• Raising the team’s external profile through training, publications and client initiatives

What we’re looking for:-

You’ll be a recognised property litigation specialist with substantial experience in:

• High-level property litigation and landlord and tenant law
• Complex residential leasehold disputes across large portfolios
• Strategic litigation involving service charges, forfeiture and breaches of covenant
• First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and court proceedings

Experience in the following areas would be particularly valuable:

• The Building Safety Act and emerging regulatory frameworks
• Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders
• Leasehold reform, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
• Complex advisory work involving property management structures

About you:-

You’re a strategic thinker and trusted technical authority with excellent judgement. You combine first-rate legal expertise with strong leadership skills and are equally comfortable shaping strategy, managing risk and supporting colleagues.

If you’re ready to take a leading role in a high-performing Property Litigation team and make an impact at both technical and operational levels, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted