Property Litigation Associate - Top 50 Law Firm

A Top 50 Law Firm is seeking a specialist landlord and tenant solicitor to join its residential property litigation sub team.

The Opportunity 

The ideal candidate will bring experience in the following areas:

• Advising on service charge matters, including interpreting service charge clauses in long leases, section 20 consultations, and section 27A proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal.
• Advising on and acting in relation to the interpretation and breaches of other covenants in long residential leases, including matters involving forfeiture.
• Handling all forms of leasehold enfranchisement, including Tribunal proceedings where required. Experience in notice projects from start to finish is essential.
• Advising on statutory and voluntary lease extensions.
• Acting in matters involving Right to Manage companies.
• Experience advising on short form residential tenancy matters, particularly AST possession claims, is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Building Safety Act and Party Wall Act is desirable.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with established partners on high quality and technical work at both local and national levels. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to take part in client development initiatives and to mentor colleagues.

The role offers significant variety. The team thrives on proactive working, fresh ideas, and an energetic approach that makes a real difference to clients. The successful candidate will be expected to take initiative from the outset. The firm will provide support to help build a strong career and expand skills.

The team

The national Property Litigation team has extensive experience and deep expertise in this complex area of law. As one of the largest property litigation practices in the UK, the team advises clients on every aspect of landlord and tenant litigation and on all forms of real estate disputes. Work includes break notices, dilapidations, forfeiture, land registration disputes, issues involving landlord consent, lease renewals, possession claims, and the recovery of rent and other arrears. The team also handles rights to light and easement disputes, service charge issues, property related insolvency, and restrictive covenants. Further niche expertise includes property related telecommunications issues, judicial review, and agricultural law. Clients include major retail and leisure brands, investment landlords, developers of commercial and residential land, local authorities, and a wide range of public bodies.

The firm

The Top 50 Law Firm is known for excellent service, incisive thinking, and a strong focus on what matters most to clients. From offices across the UK and Brussels, the firm supports many of the world’s most dynamic and ambitious businesses. The culture encourages people to be their authentic selves and to collaborate within supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The firm was the first in the Top 50 to achieve Platinum Standard Investors in People, a recognition that reflects the authenticity of its values and culture.

The firm offers an outstanding benefits package designed to complement a competitive remuneration system. Alongside competitive salaries, a positive working environment, and high quality work, all staff are rewarded for their commitment to the firm’s continued success through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

The firm’s approach to its people is rooted in diversity, inclusion, and well being. The ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and talents, and to maintain a workplace that is supportive and inclusive. Talent is recognised and nurtured, and a strong sense of community is encouraged across the organisation.

Everyone who applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.