Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join Birketts’ Property Disputes team in Sevenoaks to handle high‑profile, strategic property matters for a diverse client base. You will develop expertise across contentious real estate work while contributing to business development and client service. The role offers exposure to regional and national matters with clear opportunities for progression within a supportive, hybrid-working culture. You will help shape client outcomes and advance the firm’s Next Level Law ethos.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare with BUPA
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
• Life Assurance - 4x salary
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Responsibilities

• Advise and support high-profile commercial clients on contentious property matters
• Manage a broad range of disputes including development land, leases, disrepair, forfeiture, and service charge issues
• Assist with energy/renewables and real estate development disputes involving land rights and agreements
• Engage in networking and business development to grow the client base
• Build and manage an own caseload with regular direct communication to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality documentation and client service
• Be adaptable to additional responsibilities as required by the line manager

Key requirements

• 0–3 years PQE (NQ to 3 years)
• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in property disputes
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality work output
• Professional integrity and commitment to excellent client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation

• Client service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Professional integrity
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook

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