(AW1131) Property Litigation Lawyer Liverpool
Location: Liverpool
Type: Permanent
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE + excellent benefits package, Hybrid working)
Associate – Property Litigation (3–5 PQE)
Location: 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 workSupervising 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.
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