Senior Property Litigation Solicitor | 7 Years PQE | In-House | London (N3) | Hybrid The opportunity A specialist property company is seeking an experienced litigator to join its in-house legal team as a senior hire. This is a high-autonomy role at the heart of a business where legal matters are consequential and genuinely varied — from complex leasehold disputes to Building Safety Act compliance. You will own your caseload, advise senior stakeholders directly, and help shape how legal risk is managed across the organisation. Location: Finchley Central, London (N3) Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm | 3 days working from home Contract: Permanent, full-time | 6-month probationary period Reporting to: Director of Legal and Head of Litigation What you'll be doing Managing your own caseload of property litigation matters with minimal supervision, from pre-litigation through to advocacy at trial or tribunal. Advising internal clients across the business — including Directors, Operations, Building Safety, Property Management, Credit Control and Consents — on property law and regulatory compliance. Instructing and overseeing external solicitors and Counsel, managing costs carefully and obtaining appropriate expenditure authorities. Drafting and reviewing documents, agreements, policies and procedures across the business. Supervising and delegating to junior solicitors and other team members, contributing to workflow allocation. Taking instructions directly from the Director of Legal, Head of Litigation, and Managing Director as required. About you — essential Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate and 7 years PQE. Significant experience of residential landlord and tenant litigation (long leasehold properties — not the private rented/AST sector). Demonstrated experience advising on matters relating to the Building Safety Act 2022 and its associated Regulations. Experience of advocacy before Courts and/or Tribunals. Experience of general commercial litigation. Strong drafting skills and an effective, confident communicator at senior level. High degree of integrity, reliability and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage a caseload under pressure, to deadlines, and with minimal supervision. Competent in MS Word, Excel and Outlook (intermediate level or above). Desirable (not essential) Experience of conveyancing, property acquisitions and property-related finance. Experience of company and commercial transactional matters. Knowledge of GDPR legislation. Why this role? In-house property litigation roles at this level don't come up often. This is a genuine opportunity for a senior litigator to step away from billable hour pressures, work closely with business leaders, and have a direct impact on how a specialist organisation manages legal risk — with the breadth of work to match. Contact Ben.Simmons@ArdentRecruit.com