Property Litigation Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior Property Litigation Solicitor to join one of the South East’s most respected commercial law firms. This is a chance to become part of a well-established real estate disputes team with an outstanding reputation for the quality of its work and the strength of its client relationships. The team advises a broad mix of commercial clients, including established businesses, developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and private clients, handling a varied and interesting caseload across the full spectrum of property disputes. The work includes commercial landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, dilapidations, rent reviews, forfeiture and possession claims, development disputes, rights of way and restrictive covenant issues, boundary and ownership disputes, insolvency-related property matters, together with litigation in the County Court, High Court and specialist property tribunals. There is also regular involvement in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. From the outset, you’ll benefit from genuine responsibility while working alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative environment. The team is well resourced, with dedicated support and a strong commitment to training, making it an excellent platform for a newly qualified Solicitor or someone with up to two years’ post-qualification experience looking to accelerate their development. The firm is known for its supportive culture, approachable leadership and long-term investment in its people. Lawyers are encouraged to develop their own client relationships, work closely with colleagues across different practice areas and build their careers in an environment that values quality over hierarchy. Flexible hybrid working is well established, with a balanced approach to office and remote working. Applications are welcomed from candidates with strong academic credentials and experience gained within a recognised commercial practice. A grounding in commercial landlord and tenant work would be advantageous, together with a genuine interest in property litigation, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients. In return, the successful candidate will join a highly regarded commercial practice offering excellent quality work, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, flexible working and genuine long-term career progression within a stable and ambitious firm.

Responsibilities

Handling a varied and interesting caseload across the full spectrum of property disputes; Commercial landlord and tenant matters; Lease renewals; Dilapidations; Rent reviews; Forfeiture and possession claims; Development disputes; Rights of way and restrictive covenant issues; Boundary and ownership disputes; Insolvency-related property matters; Litigation in the County Court, High Court and specialist property tribunals; Involvement in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor; Strong academic credentials; Experience gained within a recognised commercial practice; Newly qualified or up to 2 years' post-qualification experience

Nice to have

Grounding in commercial landlord and tenant work; Genuine interest in property litigation; Excellent communication skills; Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients

Benefits

Competitive salary; Comprehensive benefits package; Flexible working; Long-term career progression; Hybrid working; Commitment to training; Supportive culture; Approachable leadership; Long-term investment in its people