Solicitor - Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Experience: 3+ PQE
Working Pattern: Flexible working considered
A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham.
The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work.
This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law.
The Role
You will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work.
Key responsibilities include:
* Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings
* Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums
* Forfeiture and possession proceedings
* Lease extension and lease variation matters
* Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications
* Detailed lease analysis and interpretation
* Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies
* Appointment of manager applications
You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including:
* Major works consultation procedures
* Section 20B notices
* Lease variations and structural issues within leases
* Repair obligations and related statutory notices
The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team.
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 3+ years' PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes
* Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures
* Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation
* Confident handling tribunal and court processes
* Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
* Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail
Desirable experience includes:
* Knowledge of Right to Manage (RTM) structures and processes
* Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 provisions relevant to property management structures
* Awareness of key case law within leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislation
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing team within a niche area of property disputes. The firm continues to see strong demand from property sector clients, creating genuine scope for progression and professional development.
You will benefit from:
* A varied and technically interesting caseload
* Exposure to both court and tribunal work
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* Hybrid working and modern working practices
#J-18808-Ljbffr