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The firm is looking for a highly skilled Litigator with substantial experience in Landlord & Tenant litigation, property and boundary disputes. This role will also involve advising clients on a range of disputes involving commercial & residential landlords, landowners and tenants alike. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-net-worth cases, dealing with clients both locally and nationally.
This will include but will not be limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on property litigation matters, but with the ability also to deal with mainstream contract disputes, as required.
* Manage commercial and landlord and tenant litigation cases, to include, in particular, lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and dilapidations claims.
* Manage residential possession proceedings with a full understanding of relevant housing law and statutory regulations.
* Handle disputes between adjoining owners (trespass and nuisance claims, boundary disputes and the enforcement of restrictive covenants) whilst demonstrating a sensitivity to preserving goodrelationships between neighbours.
* Manage disputes between developers and those affected by development plans.
* Advise on long residential leases (lease extensions, freehold enfranchisements, rights of first refusal and setting up right to manage companies).
* Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external parties to achieve favorable outcomes with a particular emphasis on providing in-house support to our commercial and residential property teams.
* Stay abreast of changes in property and contract law, ensuring accurate and up-to-date legal advice.
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in property litigation law.
* Proven experience (3 years PQE+) in property litigation and commercial contract disputes.
* Experience in landlord and tenant disputes, both commercial and residential, is essential.
* Experience in handling disputes between adjoining owners is essential.
* Experience of residential long lease work is highly desirable, although full training and supervision can be provided in this area.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team.
* Adherence to high ethical standards and commitment to client satisfaction.
We are able to offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a team of dedicated and experienced professionals.
* Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
* Supportive and inclusive work environment.
To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you think you are suitable toour HR Manager,Pauline Smith.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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