Solicitor - Property Litigation

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees is seeking a motivated Solicitor to join the Property Litigation team in Chelmsford or Cambridge. You will handle a broad range of property disputes for commercial and residential clients, delivering clear, practical advice.

Qualified in England & Wales, you will build strong client relationships, manage a varied caseload and work closely with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes while supporting business development and networking.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent.
• Experience in dispute resolution and litigation, ideally with exposure to property disputes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, rights of way, covenant disputes and related matters.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical, commercial advice.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Support business development and networking activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Team player

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Tees is a Top 200 UK law firm with more than 400 dedicated professionals across five offices. We provide expert legal services and independent financial advice to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts and national organisations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has evolved from a traditional family firm with deep community roots into a modern, progressive practice with a clear purpose. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest and empathetic communication. Whatever challenges our clients face, we focus on delivering clear, practical and long-term solutions. With more than a century of experience behind us, we anticipate issues before they arise and provide the insight and support our clients need to build a better future.

Our mission: Helping people to a better future.

We are seeking a motivated Solicitor to join our Property Litigation team in either our Chelmsford or Cambridge office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and supportive environment, handling a broad range of property disputes for commercial and residential clients.

The role

• Manage a varied caseload of property litigation matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, rights of way, covenant disputes and related matters.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical, commercial advice.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Support business development and networking activities.

What we're looking for

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience in dispute resolution and litigation, ideally with exposure to property disputes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A team player who enjoys building relationships and contributing to a positive culture

Why Tees?

• High-quality and varied property litigation work.
• Supportive team environment with access to experienced mentors.
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support client and business needs.
• The chance to be part of a firm committed to delivering outstanding client service and making a positive impact in its communities.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Tees, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, including those of different ages, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, races, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiverse experiences, socioeconomic backgrounds and caring responsibilities.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, enrich our culture and enable us to better serve our clients. We encourage every colleague to bring their authentic self to work and contribute to our continued success.

Join Tees and help us continue our mission of helping people to a better future.