The role will also involve advising clients on a range of disputes involving commercial & residential landlords, landowners and tenants alike. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-net-worth cases, dealing with clients both locally and nationally.
Whilst covering all four offices, the role will predominately be based in either our Godalming or our Dorking office.
Key responsibilities
This role will include but will not be limited to the following:
* Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on property litigation matters, but with the ability also to deal with mainstream contract disputes, as required.
* Manage commercial and landlord and tenant litigation cases, to include, in particular, lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and dilapidations claims.
* Manage residential possession proceedings with a full understanding of relevant housing law and statutory regulations.
* Handle disputes between adjoining owners (trespass and nuisance claims, boundary disputes and the enforcement of restrictive covenants) whilst demonstrating a sensitivity to preserving good relationships between neighbours.
* Manage disputes between developers and those affected by development plans.
* Advise on long residential leases (lease extensions, freehold enfranchisements, rights of first refusal and setting up right to manage companies).
* Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external parties to achieve favourable outcomes with a particular emphasis on providing in-house support to our commercial and residential property teams.
* Stay abreast of changes in property and contract law, ensuring accurate and up-to-date legal advice.
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in property litigation law.
* Proven experience (5 years PQE+) in property litigation and commercial contract disputes.
* Experience in landlord and tenant disputes, both commercial and residential, is essential.
* Experience in handling disputes between adjoining owners is essential.
* Experience of residential long lease work is highly desirable, although full training and supervision can be provided in this area.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team.
* Adherence to high ethical standards and commitment to client satisfaction.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a team of dedicated and experienced professionals.
* Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
* Supportive and inclusive work environment.
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