Senior Property Litigation Lawyer

Connect Legal Partners; England; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Connect Legal Partners is seeking a property litigation solicitor to lead commercial lease disputes, renewals and related matters in a UK setting. You will advise on development claims, boundaries, covenants and rights of light, as well as enforcement and insolvency issues.

The role requires at least five years PQE, County Court and First-tier Tribunal experience, and the ability to explain risk in commercial terms while maintaining strong client and colleague relationships.

Qualifications

• At least five years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in County Court and First-tier Tribunal.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with accurate drafting.

Responsabilités

• Handle commercial property disputes, including lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture and possession matters.
• Advise on development-related claims such as boundaries, restrictive covenants and rights of light, and on enforcement and insolvency issues.
• Prepare evidence and litigation documents, instruct counsel and help clients decide when negotiation, mediation or proceedings are the right next step.

Connaissances

Property litigation

Client relations

Risk communication

Drafting

Formation

Qualified solicitor (Property Litigation)

Description du poste

Take the lead when a commercial lease becomes a dispute, from renewal terms and dilapidations to possession.

The role

• Handle commercial property disputes, including lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture and possession matters.
• Advise on development related claims such as boundaries, restrictive covenants and rights of light, as well as enforcement and insolvency issues.
• Prepare evidence and litigation documents, instruct counsel and help clients decide when negotiation, mediation or proceedings are the right next step.

What you will need

A property litigation solicitor, ideally with at least five years PQE. County Court and First tier Tribunal experience, careful drafting and the ability to organise several matters are relevant. The role needs someone who can explain risk in commercial terms and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.