Job Title: NQ - 1PQE Property Litigation Solicitor
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Firm: Legal 500 London Law Firm
Department: Property Litigation
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About the Firm
A leading London law firm specialising in real estate, the firm has a strong reputation for delivering commercial, practical, and partner-led advice to a broad range of clients. Its property litigation team is integral to the firm's full-service real estate offering, acting for developers, investors, landlords, and occupiers across both the commercial and residential sectors.
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The Role
The firm is seeking a bright, motivated, and commercially-minded NQ - 1PQE solicitor to join its dynamic Property Litigation team. This presents a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer with a passion for real estate disputes to gain exposure to high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Key Responsibilities
* Advising clients on a broad range of real estate disputes, including:
o Landlord and tenant matters (lease renewals, forfeiture, dilapidations)
o Development-related disputes (rights to light, restrictive covenants)
o Possession claims and trespass
o Boundary and title disputes
o Enforcement of property rights and contractual obligations
* Working closely with transactional real estate teams to provide strategic advice and support
* Drafting pleadings, correspondence, witness statements, and court documents
* Attending court hearings, mediations, and client meetings
* Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Rowan Hemblade at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other property litigation roles with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any property litigation lawyer.