Overview
Commercial Property Litigation Solicitor (In-House) - 3+ PQE – North London (5 days in office)
Our client, a privately owned property management group with a substantial London and South East portfolio, is looking to hire a Commercial Property Litigation Solicitor to join their busy in‑house legal team. The company manages a diverse portfolio of 800+ properties valued at over £500 million, including office blocks, industrial estates, mixed-use developments, leisure and retail units, as well as development sites. With a team of 50+ covering legal, property, asset management, surveyors, and finance; the legal team plays a key role in supporting the business' commercial property operations. You will join a small, specialist legal team led by the Head of Legal. The team currently consists of a Residential Property Solicitor, a Commercial Leases Solicitor, and relies on external counsel for non-core matters. This new hire is required due to growing workload, particularly in commercial property litigation.
Your role
* Managing a varied commercial property litigation caseload, including landlord and tenant disputes, service charge recovery, dilapidations, forfeiture, and lease breaches.
* Handling matters from pre‑litigation advice through to court hearings, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
* Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and settlement agreements.
* Advising internal teams on practical, commercially focused solutions and liaising effectively with external counsel.
* Contributing to risk management and process improvements by identifying trends in disputes and providing strategic guidance to the business.
* Providing support across other commercial property matters as required, including development and mixed-use projects.
Your profile
Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with minimum 3 years PQE in commercial property litigation.
Strong experience in landlord and tenant disputes, service charge litigation, and lease enforcement.
Proven ability to manage your own caseload, prioritising deadlines and making commercial decisions independently.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with confidence in client contact and representing the business.
Experience of court proceedings, ADR, and settlement negotiations.
Commercially minded, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with colleagues across property management, finance, and asset teams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
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