SENIOR SOLICITOR – LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Role Type: FULL-TIME
Type: Office based
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A specialist property litigation practice with expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters. Our ideal candidate will have experience in service charges, ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial), breaches of covenant, and general landlord and tenant matters. The role involves a complex and varied caseload of matters in the County Court and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and requires the ability to provide strategic guidance and support to team members.
5+ years PQE with experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial). Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff to support their professional growth.
A commitment to providing exceptional contributions to business performance and delivering outstanding client service.
• Adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and other relevant bodies.
• Compliance with the firm’s policies, quality standards, and performance measures.
• Promotion of a cooperative and collaborative working environment, supporting the growth and development of the business and colleagues.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and providing guidance and supervision to the team. Leading and managing the team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring effective delegation and performance management.
• Handling defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
• Ensuring compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintaining high-quality case management.
• Reviewing claims, evaluating the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.
• Delivering training and development sessions on relevant legal topics to junior staff.
• Writing legal articles and thought leadership pieces for publication as required.
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