Job description
Litigation Solicitor – Property DisputesAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500-recognised law firm in Tunbridge Wells.
Working alongside two experienced solicitors within a successful Dispute Resolution team, you will advise a broad client base of businesses, landlords, property owners and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of contentious property matters. The role offers exposure to high-value and often complex disputes, together with excellent support, career development opportunities and flexible hybrid working.
The Role As a Litigation Solicitor, you will handle a varied caseload of property disputes, including:
- Advising commercial landlords and tenants on breaches of covenant, forfeiture claims, service charge disputes, dilapidations and 1954 Act lease renewals
- Acting for residential landlords on tenancy enforcement matters, including possession proceedings
- Advising landowners on boundary disputes, easements, restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims
- Managing High Court and County Court litigation
- Representing clients through mediation, arbitration and other forms of ADR
- Supporting the firm's Commercial Property and Residential Conveyancing teams
- Participating in networking and business development activities to grow your profile and client relationships
- 1-5 years' PQE with experience in property disputes
- Strong technical knowledge of contentious property law
- The ability to manage matters independently
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- A commercial and pragmatic approach
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
You will benefit from:
- High-quality and complex property disputes work
- Direct support from experienced senior lawyers
- Genuine progression opportunities
- A collaborative and friendly working environment
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Litigation Solicitor opportunity.
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