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Property Litigation Senior Associate Solicitor 6 years+ PQE - Are you seeking a Hybrid role?Our Client offer great benefits including Perkbox, enhanced pension, health insurance, death in service plus many more.


The Firm
A Legal 500 client with expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters. We are seeking an experienced Property litigation Solicitor with the proven ability to manage a team of solicitors and paralegals. Candidates must thrive under pressure and possess the necessary experience to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in service charges, ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial), breaches of covenant, and general landlord and tenant matters. The role involves a complex and varied caseload of matters in the County Court and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and requires the ability to provide strategic guidance and support to team members.

Property litigation Solicitor Role Requirements – Essential:

• 6+ years PQE
• Experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial).
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and build positive relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.

Property litigation Solicitor Role Requirements – Desired:

• Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff to support their professional growth.
• Provide a quality, tailored, and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
• Assist current clients with their specific needs in Dispute Resolution & Litigation.
• Manage a varied and high-value caseload of property disputes for commercial and residential clients.
• Advise on a wide range of issues, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, boundary disputes, rights of way, adverse possession claims, and enforcement of covenants.

Standards:

• A commitment to providing exceptional contributions to business performance and delivering outstanding client service.
• Adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and other relevant bodies.
• Compliance with the firm’s policies, quality standards, and performance measures.
• Promotion of a cooperative and collaborative working environment, supporting the growth and development of the business and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities for the Property litigation Solicitor role:

• Managing your own caseload and providing guidance and supervision to the team.
• Handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
• Ensuring compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintaining high-quality case management.
• Reviewing claims, evaluating the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.
• Delivering training and development sessions on relevant legal topics to junior staff.
• Maintaining regular reporting to clients and ensuring clear communication throughout case progressions.
• Writing legal articles and thought leadership pieces for publication as required.
• Supporting business development initiatives and promoting the firm’s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

Benefits:

• Agile working after probation period
• Perkbox
• Enhanced pension
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Health Insurance
• Mental health support
• Death in service

For further information about this Property litigation Solicitor role contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference number 37134

Salary from £70,000 to £90,000 + Bens DOE
Role Type: FULL-TIME
Primary Location:Essex
Type:Hybrid

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