Senior Litigation Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is representing a North-London based Top Tier L500 firm seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 7+ PQE and a property bias. The role offers hybrid working (three days from home) and clear pathways to partnership, with opportunities for mentoring and business development.

The candidate will handle landlord and tenant, boundary, construction and contractual disputes across multiple forums, while delivering high-caliber client service and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in litigation, with strong property bias.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with autonomy across negotiation, litigation and ADR.
• Advise clients and represent them in court, tribunals, and settlements.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Autonomy

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Litigation Associate 7+ PQE | North-London | Top Tier L500 Firm | Hybrid Working three days per week | Fast-track to Partnership

The Firm:

A well-regarded and forward-thinking law firm is looking to strengthen its Dispute Resolution team with an experienced Litigation Solicitor.

The firm combines strong technical expertise with a commercial, client-focused approach and offers a collaborative environment where experienced lawyers are supported to develop their careers and take on greater responsibility.

The Role:

This is a varied role with a strong property litigation focus, alongside broader commercial and contractual disputes.

You will manage a complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy, advising clients and representing them across negotiation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Matters will include:

• Landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals and 1954 Act matters.
• Dilapidations, disrepair and breach of covenant.
• Boundary and enfranchisement disputes.
• Property, construction and contractual disputes.
• Enforcement matters, including charging orders, bankruptcy and winding-up.
• Listed building and local authority enforcement.
• Professional negligence involving solicitors and surveyors.
• Capacity and Court of Protection matters.

You will have experience across relevant forums including the FTT, Lands Tribunal, County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

There will also be opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

Why this role?

• Excellent bonus scheme - Rewarding performance and contribution.
• Flexible hybrid working - Three days from home and two days in the office, with flexibility over which days you attend.
• Strong support and training - A genuinely supportive environment with continued professional development.
• Clear long-term progression - Real scope to develop your responsibilities and build a long-term career within the firm.
• Interesting, complex work - A varied caseload with significant client exposure and autonomy.
• Leadership opportunities - Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider team.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 7+ years' PQE, with strong experience in litigation and a significant property bias.
• Strong technical litigation expertise.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgment.
• Experience handling complex matters autonomously.
• Confidence in court, tribunal and negotiation settings.
• The ability and desire to support and develop junior colleagues.
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Three days working from home
• Pension scheme
• Strong training and support
• Clear long-term progression opportunities

If you are an experienced Litigation solicitor looking for a role offering quality work, flexibility, support and genuine long-term progression, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.