Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

A leading specialist property and leasehold practice is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their high-performing team. This is an opportunity to work within a firm where property management litigation is a core area of expertise, and where you’ll handle a varied, interesting caseload with the support of a collaborative, commercial, and ambitious team.

You’ll manage a broad range of landlord and tenant–related disputes arising from the management of residential blocks and estates, including:

• Service charge and major works disputes
• Breach of lease matters
• Lease interpretation issues
• Forfeiture and enforcement
• Tribunal work (FTT and related forums)
• General property-management disputes for managing agents and RMCs

You will take full ownership of your caseload from start to finish – strategy, drafting, risk assessment, client communication, and progression of files. This is a client-facing role with significant autonomy, where commercial awareness and a proactive approach are essential.

• Litigation Solicitor or CILEX with over 3 years PQE
• Background in property litigation, landlord and tenant, or civil litigation with a willingness to specialise
• Confident in advising clients, running files independently, and driving matters forward
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Commercial mindset – able to balance technical accuracy with pragmatic solutions
• Someone ambitious, organised, and comfortable meeting financial targets

• A competitive salary of £70,000 per annum
• Working within a specialist firm with colleagues able to advise and
• A genuinely supportive culture with ongoing development
• Flexible hybrid working to suit individual needs
• Real progression opportunities as the department continues to grow

This firm has a modern, engaging approach to litigation work - fast-moving, commercial, and focused on delivering outstanding client outcomes. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and driving continuous improvement.

If you’re an experienced litigator seeking a specialist role with high-quality work, excellent support, and a clear path for progression, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team.

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Email: jisherwood@venngroup.com

number: 07703832803