Property Litigation Solicitors

Lipson Lloyd Jones; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipson Lloyd Jones is seeking a solicitor to join its established property disputes team in the Cambridgeshire/Peterborough area. The role targets 3–6 PQE and above, handling a varied workload including lease renewals, evictions, forfeiture, and dilapidations across residential and commercial leases.

The successful candidate will advise on disputes, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development. A supportive firm culture and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 PQE+ associate in real estate disputes.
• Keen interest in business development.
• Excellent client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contested and Uncontested Lease Renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Residential Evictions under the Housing Act 1988 - Section 8 and Section 21.
• Forfeiture of Long Residential Leases.
• Commercial Evictions/Forfeiture of Commercial Leases.
• Dilapidation Claims at expiry of a commercial lease.
• TOLATA claims Leasehold Enfranchisement court applications.
• Service Charge Disputes - both commercial and residential.
• Eviction of Squatters.
• Claims for unpaid rent/service charges under a lease or AST.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Real estate disputes

Job description

THE FIRM

A well established regional firm with a reputation for excellent service.

THE ROLES

Solicitors with 3-6pqe and 6pqe+ with property litigation backgrounds to join an established team

The work will be varied and will include advising on Property Disputes, including freehold and leasehold matters acting for owners, landlord and tenants.

• Contested and Uncontested Lease Renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Residential Evictions under the Housing Act 1988 - both Section 8 (for breach of the AST) and Section 21 (no fault eviction)
• Forfeiture of Long Residential Leases
• Commercial Evictions/Forfeiture of Commercial Leases
• Dilapidation Claims at the expiry of a commercial lease
• Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) claims Leasehold Enfranchisement court applications
• Service Charge Disputes - both commercial and residential
• Eviction of Squatters
• Claims for unpaid rent/service charges etc. under a lease or AST

THE PERSON

• * 3 - 6 PQE+ associate in real estate disputes
• * Keen interest in business development
• * Excellent client management skills

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.