Senior Property Litigation Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Property Litigation team in Reading. The role involves managing a range of contentious property matters, including disputes and insolvency. The ideal candidate should have strong file management skills and a proactive approach. This position offers excellent career progression and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 PQE in law, preferably in property litigation.
• Experience in managing client relationships.
• Enthusiasm for contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious property matters including disputes.
• Assist with property-related insolvency issues.
• Provide advisory services on complex real estate issues.

Skills

Strong file management and client-handling skills

Interest in property litigation

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

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

A leading national law firm, consistently recognised in Chambers and the Legal 500, is looking to appoint a solicitor to its growing Property Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a department known for its breadth of work and technical strength.

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.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the South East in general, please contact Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

Equal Opportunities
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.