Senior Associate - Property Disputes (Leasehold Enfranchisement)

Trowers & Hamlins; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (GPP with Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to support the enfranchisement team within the Dispute Resolution and Litigation department in Manchester. The role involves advising landlords, investors, developers and tenants on statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, Right to Manage and related matters.

You will handle settlements, client relations, and contribute to marketing and training initiatives, while ensuring Lexcel-compliant file management and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement.
• Drive and enthusiasm with a client-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong technical and communication skills, including clear English writing.
• Good interpersonal and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the enfranchisement team within Property Disputes.
• Act for landlords, investors, developers and tenants in enfranchisement matters.
• Handle statutory lease extension, collective enfranchisement and Right to Manage claims.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on proposed terms.
• Build relationships and participate in marketing and training sessions.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Leasehold enfranchisement

Commercial awareness

Deadline-driven

Client-facing skills

Strong written/spoken English

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location: Manchester

Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location: Manchester

Description

An experienced Senior Associate is required to support the enfranchisement team which sits within Property Disputes. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants.

The Role

The leasehold enfranchisement team offers the full range of services in this complex area to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of comprehensive advice.

An experienced Senior Associate is required to support the enfranchisement team which sits within Property Disputes. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants in respect of:

• Statutory lease extension claims
• Collective enfranchisement claims
• Right to Manage claims
• Tenants' rights of first refusal
• Enfranchisement reform
• Advising a mixed client base from both the public and private sector on enfranchisement issues;
• Managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders;
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and advising clients on any proposed terms in enfranchisement claims;
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
• Active participation in marketing initiatives;
• Participating in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions;
• Preparing reports to clients;
• Participating in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;

The Candidate

The firm has a competency framework for Senior Associates and in particular for this role we require:

• Candidates with at least 5+ years relevant post qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm;
• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential;
• Drive and enthusiasm and client focus.
• Commercial awareness;
• Ability to work to deadlines;
• Strong technical and communication skills (both spoken and written) including the ability to write in plain English;
• Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.