Overview
A Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor of 5 years + PQE is required due to expansion for a specialist Litigation practice close to Hertford.
Our client has a client-focused and commercial approach in dealing with a wide range of property disputes. They offer a collaborative and supportive culture focused on teamwork and personal development.
Requirements
Requirements for this Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor role:
* 5+ years PQE with experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial). Candidates with less experience may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional skills.
* Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
* Excellent organizational 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.
Desired experience
* 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.
Key Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and providing guidance and supervision to the team.
* Have leadership and managerial experience ensuring effective delegation and performance management.
* 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.
* Maintaining regular reporting to clients and ensuring clear communication throughout case progressions.
* Supporting business development initiatives and promoting the firm’s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.
Benefits
* Salary in the region of £60,000 - £70,000
* Discretionary bonus
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Access to perkbox
* Hybrid working after completion of probationary period
* Death in service
For further details of this vacancy, please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37401.
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