Senior Associate — Leasehold Enfranchisement

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

GPP Pension (Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham seeks a Senior Associate/Legal Director to lead leasehold enfranchisement matters within the Property Disputes team. The role involves advising landlords and leaseholders on extensions, collective enfranchisement, and RTM, with involvement in client relationship management.

The candidate should have 5+ years PQE, strong English writing and communication skills, and a proven track record in real estate dispute resolution. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in a reputable firm.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential.
• Drive, enthusiasm and client focus.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle statutory lease extension and collective enfranchlement claims.
• Advise on Right to Manage and tenants' rights of first refusal.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on proposed terms in enfranchisement claims.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and participate in marketing.
• Ensure files comply with Lexcel procedures and attend training sessions.
• Prepare reports to clients and contribute to departmental training.

Skills

Leasehold Enfranchisement

Client-facing skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Deadline-driven

PQE 5+ years

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham seeks a Senior Associate/Legal Director to lead leasehold enfranchisement matters within the Property Disputes team. The role involves advising landlords and leaseholders on extensions, collective enfranchisement, and RTM, with involvement in client relationship management.

The candidate should have 5+ years PQE, strong English writing and communication skills, and a proven track record in real estate dispute resolution. A competitive benefits package is offered.