Solicitor - Property Litigation

Otter Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is looking for a Property Litigation Solicitor with 1-3 years of PQE to join a dynamic dispute resolution team in Basingstoke. The role involves managing landlord-tenant disputes, handling dilapidation claims, and providing expert advice in various property-related litigation matters. Candidates must have strong knowledge in landlord-tenant law, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage caseloads independently. This opportunity offers a supportive team environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in property litigation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on landlord tenant disputes.
• Handle dilapidation claims and negotiate resolutions.
• Represent clients in trespass and boundary claims.
• Provide clear advice balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Skills

Landlord tenant law

Property rights

Real estate disputes

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Client communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor (1 3 Years PQE)
Location: Basingstoke - Permanent

We are seeking a motivated Property Litigation Solicitor with 1 3 years PQE to join a dynamic dispute resolution team. This is an exciting opportunity to handle a broad range of property-related litigation matters and provide expert advice to clients across landlord tenant disputes, real estate conflicts, and contractual breaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on landlord tenant disputes, including rent arrears, lease interpretation, and lease terminations.
• Handle dilapidation claims, negotiating and resolving effectively.
• Advise and act on adverse possession claims, including complex title issues.
• Represent clients in trespass, nuisance, boundary, and possession claims.
• Handle real estate disputes involving ownership, easements, and covenants.
• Advise on and litigate matters involving breach of contract in property transactions.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct case management, liaise with counsel, and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 1 3 years PQE in property litigation.
• Strong knowledge of landlord tenant law, property rights, and real estate disputes.
• Experience handling claims relating to dilapidations, adverse possession, trespass, nuisance, and boundary disputes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while collaborating within a team.
• Strong client communication skills and commercial awareness.

What s on Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of complex and high-value property disputes.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive benefits package.