We’re looking for a fantastic Senior Property Litigation Associate to join a busy and well-established litigation team handling a broad mix of commercial and residential property disputes. This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer who wants greater ownership of their work, high-quality matters, and the chance to make a genuine impact in a personable people focused firm.
We are looking for a fully qualified solicitor with solid technical experience in contentious property matters, ideally with 8 years + PQE, who is ready to take the next step in their career to a senior position. You’ll be confident running files independently, trusted to make decisions, and motivated by delivering excellent outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will have excellent client care and communication skills, the ability to manage deadlines calmly and effectively, and the commercial awareness to exercise sound judgement. You’ll demonstrate professionalism and integrity in everything you do, with experience building and maintaining client relationships, and a collaborative mindset with a willingness to contribute to business development as well as provide support and guidance to more junior staff.
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 DOE
Hours: 9am to 5:15pm (Monday to Friday) although will consider slightly reduced hours or days for the right person
Hybrid: 3 days office based and 2 days per week home working
Location: near St Albans - Herts
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of contentious property matters, including:
Land and property disputes
Landlord and tenant issues
Commercial property litigation
Take matters from pre-action stage through to resolution or trial
Represent clients at hearings and court proceedings where required
Work closely with colleagues to deliver a consistent, high-quality service
Build strong, long-term relationships with clients through clear and practical advice
Support and guide junior members of staff as and when required Benefits
A friendly firm with a focus on employee wellbeing and work life balance
Flexible working arrangements to support long-term work-life balance
Private medical insurance
Wellness days
Fee earner bonus
Life insurance after 1 year of service
Group Income Protection after 1 year of service
Private Healthcare Cover with Vitality after 1 year of service
Virtual GP with Smart Health
Group Pension Scheme with Royal London
Subsidised wills, trust and tax costs
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for Travel If you feel this role could be perfect for you don’t hesitate and apply today