Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Property Litigation

Lester Aldridge; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bournemouth seeks a skilled Property Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. The role focuses on managing a diverse caseload, providing expert advice, and engaging in various dispute resolution processes. Join a collaborative team that values client service and offers excellent career progression in a vibrant coastal town.

Benefits

Competitive Salary reflective of experience and performance

Hybrid and flexible working options

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative working culture

Access to wider firm infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation and handling own caseload.
• Strong knowledge of property law and litigation procedures.
• Proactive and ambitious with a focus on business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle your caseload of contentious property matters.
• Advise clients on real property and landlord-tenant issues.
• Represent clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Client-focused mindset

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

IT skills

Education

2-6 years PQE in property litigation

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Litigation

Lester Aldridge has an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Property Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (2–6 years PQE) to join our expert team in Bournemouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of high-value, complex property disputes in a well-established and supportive team, with excellent prospects for career development.

This is a real opportunity to carve out your niche within a respected and growing Property Litigation team. If you’re ready for the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

Case Management: Handle your own caseload of contentious property matters, while also assisting senior lawyers with more complex and strategic disputes.

Legal Advisory: Advise clients on a full range of real property and landlord and tenant issues, including restrictive covenants, easements, trespass, lease renewals, breaches of covenant, rent and service charge recovery, and property-related insolvency.

Client Relationships: Work closely with clients across sectors, offering commercially sound, pragmatic legal solutions.

Document Preparation: Draft and review pleadings, correspondence, witness statements and instructions to counsel.

Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Business Development: Assist with marketing initiatives and help grow the team’s profile, both internally and externally.

About Us

Lester Aldridge’s Property Litigation team is recognised for delivering practical and results-driven legal advice. We act for a wide range of clients, from individuals to institutional landlords and national developers. We are known for our collaborative approach, commercial insight, and commitment to exceptional client service. Located in Bournemouth, with the beach on your doorstep, we offer a great work-life balance within a thriving legal practice.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 2–6 years PQE in property litigation, with experience of handling your own caseload and assisting on larger matters.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of property law and litigation procedures. Confident in drafting and advocacy preparation.

Professionalism: A commercial outlook, with a client-focused mindset and high standards of service delivery.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Motivation: A proactive and ambitious approach, with a willingness to contribute to business development and team growth.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and performance.

Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible working options from our Bournemouth office.

Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement and tailored development plans.

Client Variety: A diverse caseload with real client-facing responsibility from day one.

Team Support: A collaborative and supportive working culture with access to the wider LA firm infrastructure.

Engagement: Hands-on experience and opportunities to build relationships across departments and attend industry events.

Location: Work from one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the UK with direct access to the beach.

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Litigation