Senior Associate

JB Leitch Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JB Leitch Ltd seeks a Senior Associate to take a leading role in complex property litigation matters, specialising in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes, based in Liverpool.

The role requires 5–7 years' post-qualification experience and a proven ability to mentor junior lawyers, manage high-value caseloads, and advise clients strategically. A collaborative team culture and clear progression pathways are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in property litigation, focusing on residential leasehold disputes.
• Experience handling service charge disputes and forfeiture actions.
• Advocacy or regular court/tribunal appearances in relevant matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value property litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of property disputes.
• Mentor and develop Associates, NQs and trainees.
• Manage client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Property litigation

Residential leasehold

Client relations

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Associate – Property Litigation (5–7 PQE)

Liverpool | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to take a leading role in complex property litigation matters and support the development of junior lawyers.

This role is suited to a proven specialist in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes who can contribute immediately, while continuing to develop their technical and leadership capability.

About the Team

Our Property Litigation team is recognised for its technical depth in leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes, advising on high-volume portfolios as well as complex, high-value litigation. We combine specialist expertise with a collaborative culture and clear progression pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high-value litigation matters
• Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of property disputes
• Act as a key escalation point for technical issues
• Supervise and mentor Associates, NQs and trainees
• Manage client relationships and contribute to retention and growth
• Represent clients in Tribunal and Court proceedings

Required Experience

Candidates must have strong, demonstrable experience in:

• Property litigation with a focus on residential leasehold portfolios
• Complex service charge disputes and forfeiture actions
• Advocacy or regular conduct of cases in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Advising on landlord and tenant issues at scale

Highly desirable

• Building Safety Act and associated litigation
• Remediation Orders / Contribution Orders
• Leasehold reform legislation, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
• Strategic asset management-related disputes

About You

• Recognised for strong technical expertise in property litigation
• Confident managing complex caseloads with minimal supervision
• Experienced in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership focused role while continuing to build deep technical expertise, with a clear pathway for progression.