Senior Litigation Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will lead a diverse property-focused dispute practice within a well-regarded firm, handling high-stakes matters across negotiation, litigation and ADR. You will work with cross-functional colleagues to advise clients and drive complex cases, while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development. The position offers hybrid working, strong training, and a clear path to partnership, with exposure to significant client work and leadership opportunities. You will help shape the disputes practice and support firm growth in a collaborative, client-centric environment.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent bonus scheme
• flexible hybrid working
• pension scheme
• strong training and support
• annual salary reviews
• three days working from home

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, high-autonomy caseload with emphasis on property litigation and related commercial disputes
• Advise clients, negotiate, litigate and pursue alternative dispute resolution across relevant forums (FTT, Lands Tribunal, County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal)
• Handle landlord and tenant matters, dilapidations, boundary and enfranchisement disputes, and enforcement issues
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development and growth of the team
• Engage in complex matters including professional negligence involving solicitors/surveyors and Court of Protection matters
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions and maintain high professional standards

Key requirements

• 7+ years' PQE in litigation with a strong property bias
• Strong technical litigation expertise and experience handling complex matters autonomously
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgment
• Confidence in court, tribunal and negotiation settings
• Ability and desire to mentor junior colleagues
• Experience across multiple forums (FTT, Lands Tribunal, County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal)

• leadership and mentoring
• client focus
• commercial acumen
• property litigation
• landlord and tenant disputes
• 1954 Act matters

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