Remote Property Litigation Principal Leader

J B Leitch Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J B Leitch Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Principal Associate to join its Property Litigation team. This role is tailored for a senior lawyer with extensive expertise in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes. You'll act as a technical authority, oversee complex matters, and mentor junior associates while contributing to departmental strategy and business growth.

This position offers autonomy and a chance to influence legal delivery. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, with the possibility of working from Liverpool, London, or remote.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property litigation and landlord & tenant law.
• Experience with complex leasehold disputes across large portfolios.
• Strategic litigation involving service charge disputes and breaches.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert on complex matters.
• Provide oversight on legal strategy and quality assurance.
• Support senior leadership with departmental planning.

Skills

High-level property litigation

Landlord & tenant law

Complex leasehold disputes

Leadership and mentoring

Strategic litigation

Job description

J B Leitch Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Principal Associate to join its Property Litigation team. This role is tailored for a senior lawyer with extensive expertise in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes. You'll act as a technical authority, oversee complex matters, and mentor junior associates while contributing to departmental strategy and business growth.

This position offers autonomy and a chance to influence legal delivery. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, with the possibility of working from Liverpool, London, or remote.