Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Partner/ Director to join a busy Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate will have proven success in fee generation—through client development and maintaining strong referrer relationships—and will be motivated to grow existing and new business. This role demands commercial drive, initiative and excellent client relationship skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and lead a varied caseload, including complex commercial landlord & tenant disputes (e.g. under the 1954 Act), terminal dilapidations, boundary disputes, rights of way issues, and general property litigation (possession, sale etc.)
* Advise on and handle matters such as statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, commercial lease renewals, forfeiture, breaches of commercial lease covenants, and right of first refusal
* Supervise and mentor more junior legal staff, maintaining high quality output and client service
* Lead business development activities including acquiring new clients, maintaining relationships with referrers, and expanding existing client portfolios
Requirements & Preferred Experience
* Minimum 5 years PQE specialising in Property Litigation
* Demonstrable experience in business development—able to generate work independently and grow the team's revenue stream
* Strong leadership / supervisory capability
* Preferred expertise: leasehold enfranchisement, adverse possession, prescriptive rights
* Excellent communication (written & oral), negotiation, and problem solving skills
* Client-focused attitude, with strong professional integrity and interpersonal skills
* Sound commercial awareness; comfortable interfacing with clients across a range of sectors
On Offer
* Flexible hybrid working (min 2 days in the office)
* Generous salary north of £70k DOE
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* Death in service
If you are an ambitious Property Litigation lawyer looking for a senior role where you can make a marked impact on both legal outcomes and team growth, then apply below or contact myself directly