Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Property Litigator to manage residential, commercial, hospitality, and construction matters.
As a family office managing a diverse property portfolio, we require a property specialist who can both handle matters directly and effectively and manage external legal agencies when appropriate.
The candidate must have significant property experience and be hands on - this is not a typical corporate legal role. Reporting directly to the owner, this is a fast paced, diverse role requiring a confident, considered and pragmatic approach.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide legal counsel and guidance to leadership on a variety of legal matters.
2. Manage external legal firms running litigation/disputes while handling litigation matters, and general matters in-house to optimise legal spend.
3. Manage all landlord and tenant work.
4. Oversee case management, strategy, and compliance across all legal areas.
5. Review, negotiate and approve legal documents, contracts, and court filings.
6. Supervise possession proceedings, money claims, and settlement agreements.
7. Ensure proper drafting and issuance of court documents (claim forms, defences, witness statements) and sign and issue court documents when handling matters directly.
8. Manage tenancy disputes, guarantor checks, and debt...