About the Company
Coole Bevis LLP is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with a focus on client satisfaction and professional integrity. Our mission is to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that empowers our team to excel in their roles.
About the Role
We are seeking a Leasehold Dispute Solicitor to join our Residential Leasehold & Block Management department. This role involves managing a diverse range of leasehold disputes and providing expert legal advice to our clients.
Responsibilities
* Recovery of ground rent, service charge and administration charge, including legal costs.
* Enforcing leaseholder breaches of covenant including unauthorised alterations and unauthorised subletting and use, including short-term Airbnb style lettings.
* Forfeiture of leases.
* Advising upon the Building Safety Act 2022 and fire safety legislation.
* Advising upon major works and statutory consultation.
* Defending claims for damages for breach of repairing obligations.
* Applications to vary lease provisions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
* Advice upon the interpretation of lease provisions, including liability for repair.
Qualifications
5-10 years PQE in leasehold dispute work.
Required Skills
* Demonstrate their track record by way of a client following and/or reliable referral sources with ability to maintain these at Coole Bevis LLP as well as developing new sources of work.
* Have a proven track-record undertaking leasehold dispute work for both freehold landlords and leaseholders.
* Ability to understand existing client’s needs and nurture these relationships.
Preferred Skills
* Additional leasehold enfranchisement experience would be a bonus, but not essential.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary depending on experience. Competitive compensation package including ability to work from any firm office site and hybrid/ flexible working options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Coole Bevis LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity.