Senior Property Litigation Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; England; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor to join their team in Reading. The role involves managing diverse contentious property matters, providing a chance to work with a distinguished client base. The ideal candidate should possess strong client-handling skills and a proactive approach to litigation. The firm offers excellent training and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with strong file management and client-handling skills required.
• Experience in property litigation preferred but not essential.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contentious work needed.

Responsibilities

• Involved in commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
• Handle property-related insolvency cases.
• Engage in contractual disputes and construction litigation.
• Provide advisory work on complex real estate issues.

Skills

File management skills

Client-handling skills

Interest in property litigation

Collaborative approach

Enthusiasm for contentious work

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Property Litigation Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: £62,000-£75,000+
PQE Level: 2-5 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

The Role

You\'ll be involved in a wide range of contentious property matters, including:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Property-related insolvency
• Contractual disputes and construction litigation
• Advisory work across complex real estate issues
• The team acts for a varied and high-profile client base, including national retailers, leisure operators, institutional landlords, developers, local authorities, and public sector bodies—offering exposure to both challenging and rewarding work.

The Candidate

• We\'re seeking a solicitor with:
• Strong file management and client-handling skills
• Some experience in property litigation or a clear interest in developing in this area
• A proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contentious work

The Opportunity

• You\'ll be joining a high-performing, supportive team with access to excellent training and mentoring. The firm offers a clear pathway for progression and the chance to work alongside leading practitioners.

Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.