Posted: 13h ago
The role
Associate – Property Litigation (3–5 PQE) Liverpool | London | Remote Full-Time Competitive Salary Excellent Benefits Join a Specialist Property Litigation Team We’re looking for a technically strong Property Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our client - a specialist property litigation firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with solid residential leasehold and landlord & tenant experience who is ready to take ownership of high-quality work while continuing to build their technical expertise. You’ll work alongside recognised specialists on a mix of complex, high-value disputes and substantial portfolio matters, with clear progression and increasing advocacy opportunities. Why apply? The team is known for its technical excellence in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes. They act for landlords and managing agents across a broad range of matters, combining high-volume portfolio work with complex litigation and advisory cases. You’ll benefit from: ✅ High-quality specialist work ✅ Clear progression and development opportunities ✅ Exposure to complex and emerging legislation ✅ Increasing advocacy and tribunal experience ✅ A collaborative and supportive team culture ✅ Flexible working options The Role You will manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. Key Responsibilities Managing medium to high-value property litigation matters Advising on residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes Handling service charge disputes, breach of covenant claims and forfeiture matters Drafting pleadings, witness statements and detailed legal advice Representing clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Supporting on technically complex litigation and advisory work Supervising junior team members where appropriate Building advocacy experience and taking increasing responsibility for hearings What We’re Looking For Essential Experience: Property litigation and landlord & tenant law Residential leasehold disputes Tribunal work, particularly the FTT (Property Chamber) Service charge disputes and lease interpretation Property management-related advice Highly Desirable: Experience or exposure to: Building Safety Act matters Remediation Orders / Remediation Contribution Orders Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 About You You’ll be: Commercially aware with strong technical ability Confident managing files independently A strong drafter and communicator Keen to deepen your specialism within a structured progression framework Motivated by high-quality, technically challenging work If you’re looking to develop your career within a leading specialist property litigation team, we’d love to hear from you. Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted
