Job Description
Senior Solicitor – Property Dispute Resolution
PQE: 2–4 years
Edinburgh, Hybrid Working
Join a growing and dynamic property litigation team in Edinburgh, led by a highly-regarded specialist in dispute resolution. This role offers exposure to diverse and challenging legal matters across commercial, agricultural, and private estate sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide practical, commercially sound advice on property-related disputes including rent/service charge recovery, lease irritancy, dilapidations, title issues, and unauthorised occupiers.
* Handle cases across several jurisdictions such as the Sheriff Court, Court of Session, Scottish Land Court, Lands Tribunal for Scotland, Housing & Property Chamber (First Tier Tribunal), and Planning Appeals.
* Conduct advocacy and supervise possession recovery actions.
* Collaborate with colleagues across Commercial Real Estate and Rural Land & Business teams.
* Support business development for the dispute resolution practice.
Your Profile
1. Qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE in property litigation, ideally including exposure to a variety of tribunals and courts.
2. Comfortable managing a varied caseload and delivering high-quality client service both independently and as part of a team.
3. Demonstrates stro...