Property Litigation Solicitor

We are proud to be recruiting for a leading regional law firm that holds an exceptional local, national, and international reputation in a diverse range of legal services. Due to their commitment to outstanding customer service, they are looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor to join their Lincoln office.

The Main Purpose of the Role of a Property Litigation Solicitor

The main purpose of this role is to undertake property litigation matters with existing and new clients.

The Ideal Property Litigation Solicitor Will be

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Solicitor, preferably at least 2 years PQE, experienced in property litigation matters such as landlord-tenant matters, disputes regarding easements and covenants, TOLATA and ownership disputes, and applications and notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. They will be able to run a caseload independently while building a pipeline of clients.

The Main Duties and Responsibilities of a Property Litigation Solicitor

• Property Litigation for both commercial and residential clients, including but not limited to, boundary disputes, ownership/TOLATA claims, landlord and tenant disputes relating to both residential and commercial property, including but not limited to residential possession, commercial lease renewal, enforcement of lease terms and service charge disputes.
• Providing advice to other departments and teams, e.g., Commercial Property, Employment, Debt Recovery and Probate.
• Taking instructions, keeping detailed file notes of instructions received, advice given, and any other attendances upon clients and other parties.
• Advising clients on the progress of matters and periodically updating costs throughout matters.
• Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
• Advocacy in Court where required and appropriate, bearing in mind cost-benefit analysis.
• Agreeing and negotiating terms of settlement and other relevant documents.
• Advising clients on the progress of matters and incidence of costs periodically throughout matters.
• Checking and signing files prior to closure.
• Supervising other members of the team as necessary.
• Attend networking events, professionally representing the company.

• Cross-department working to raise profile and understanding of the work and identify cross-selling opportunities.

Benefits for the Role of Property Litigation Solicitor

• Competitive salary
• Onsite parking
• Medicash
• Benefits Hub

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Appoint Consulting will not charge any individual seeking employment through their services.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible.