Property Litigator - Hertfordshire

BWF Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Leadership responsibilities

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Property Dispute Lawyer with 5+ PQE. The role involves managing a varied commercial and residential property caseload. You will negotiate settlements, oversee litigation from drafting to trial, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality service. This position offers leadership opportunities and exceptional benefits. Interested candidates should apply to Pip Raffael at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in property law.
• Experience in handling both commercial and residential properties.
• Previous work on contentious cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property disputes.
• Support clients with guidance to negotiate settlements.
• Oversee drafting and pre-action through to trial.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Property dispute expertise

Negotiation skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Court representation

Education

5+ PQE

Job description

Our client is looking to expand their Property Dispute Department, and this role comes with the assurance of working in a professional legal firm with good quality work, who are financially secure and have a great reputation across Herts, Beds, Bucks and London.

The caseload will suit someone 5+ PQE, who can work unsupervised on a varied caseload of both commercial and residential property matters. As the cases are contentious, you will support your clients with guidance and solutions to understand the complex nature and negotiate settlement or find resolution.

The area of expertise will be in land and property, for both landlord and tenant. You will work within a team with paralegal and secretarial support, and you will take responsibility to oversee drafting and pre-action through to trial. Working collaboratively with your clients, and ensuring the delivery of a high quality service, you will be comfortable to represent your clients at court hearings and trials.

The work will cover:

• Leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions/renewals
• Dilapidations, Service Charges and Tennant Default
• Possession claims
• Restrictive Covenants
• Redevelopment
• Boundary disputes and right to light specialism

Our client is offering a career advancing position, where you will be able to raise your profile in the industry, and the position does offer leadership and growth responsibilities for the right person.

If you are commercially orientated and keen to develop your career, working for a firm with a strong reputation and offering exceptional benefits, please do get in touch.

Applications to Pip Raffael - 01279 464455 - [e-mail]