Overview
Job title: Litigation Solicitor (L&T)
Employer: Edwards Legal Recruitment LP
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: £52,000 + Benefits
Closing date: 24 Feb 2026
Reference: 520/2
Practice area: Civil litigation, Civil mediation and dispute resolution, Commercial litigation, Landlord and tenant
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
PQE: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+, Partner
Position: Legal executive, Head of Legal, Solicitor
Sector: Private practice
Job Details
Are you a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX with experience supervising/managing staff?
Our client is a specialist Landlord & Tennant practice based in Sussex seeking an experienced litigator to manage a team of fee earners whilst dealing with their own caseload (previous L&T experience is not essential).
The successful individual will be dealing with a caseload of L&T matters acting primarily for landlords as well as advising property management companies on a range of issues including eviction cases, monetary claims and enforcement proceedings. Any additional experience with "Leasehold Enfranchisement" work would be an advantage (not essential).
You will also be managing a team of Paralegals/Junior Fee Earners so experience handling staff absences/holidays, managing/attending meetings and dealing with external complaints is required.
Due to the nature and responsibilities of the role this position is full-time and office based, a background in litigation is required as further training can be provided (L&T experience preferred - not essential).
Candidates from NQ+ considered
Benefits include generous salary, annual leave entitlement, career progression and medical care
Company
Edwards Legal Recruitment is specialist legal recruitment agency working with clients and candidates across the South East which includes Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and South London. We work with a range of clients from small high street law firms right through to in-house companies and large commercial Legal 500 practices placing both qualified and non qualified staff. The staff at Edwards Legal have specialist knowledge across all legal sectors advising both clients and candidates.
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Company info
* Website: http://www.edwardslegal.co.uk/
* Telephone: 01273526060
* Location: Citibase 95 Ditchling Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 4ST United Kingdom
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