Associate Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Top 100 UK law firm

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group seeks a Senior Associate to join its Property Litigation team in Oxford. You will manage a diverse caseload including boundary disputes, easements, lease issues and possession matters, while also mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development.

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE, offering strong drafting, advocacy and civil procedure knowledge, and a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in Property Litigation.
• Proven ability to independently manage a varied and complex caseload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters in Oxford.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, commercially minded advice.
• Support expansion of the department and senior-level career development.

Skills

Property litigation

Client relationships

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice to a diverse client base.

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Property Litigation team in Oxford. The team advises both residential and commercial clients across a broad range of contentious property matters and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced property litigator to take on a senior role within a successful and collaborative department.

About the Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including:

• Boundary and title disputes
• Adverse possession
• Restrictive covenants and easements
• Residential possession proceedings
• Lease renewals and dilapidations
• Leasehold and freehold disputes
• Rights of light
• Co-ownership and TOLATA matters
• Management company and service charge disputes
• General property and real estate litigation
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations
• Court proceedings and advocacy

As a Senior Associate, you will also play an important role in supporting the development of the team, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to business development and building strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Property Litigation, 5+PQE
• Proven ability to independently manage a varied and complex litigation caseload
• Strong technical knowledge across residential and commercial property disputes
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation strategy
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes
• Ambitious and keen to contribute to the continued growth of a successful team

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to join a Top 100 UK law firm
• High-quality Property Litigation work across a diverse client base
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunity to develop your senior-level career
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to business development and the wider growth of the department

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality contentious property work with genuine progression, autonomy and the opportunity to play a key role within a leading regional team.