Property Litigation Solicitor

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Property Litigation Solicitor for our client, a commercially focussed, partner-led business who advise clients across a range of sectors including food and drink, hospitality and leisure, media, tech and financial services. The firm offers a range of top-ranked legal services spanning corporate, real estate, employment, litigation, licensing, immigration, property litigation, construction and planning and work with clients both domestically and internationally.

Joining a Litigation team of 3 that forms part of the wider Property team of 16, the main objective of the role is to be a key member of the Property Litigation team, providing a first-class service to our clients on a range of matters. Clients include real estate developers, investors, landlords and tenants. The team involves all fee earners in client relationship building and business development.

Key responsibilities include:

This role will involve a range of commercial and residential litigation matters. You will find yourself involved with running your own caseload (under supervision), such as:

• Assisting in considering client instructions and liaising with clients and experts to obtain further information to progress the case;
• Obtaining title information from the Land Registry and analysing the documentation to advise clients;
• Drafting and serving contractual and statutory notices;
• Assisting in drafting pleadings and supporting witness statements in support of applications;
• Assisting with disputes concerning property contracts, property insolvency, residential landlord and tenant, rights of way, adverse possession, restrictive covenants;
• Conducting legal research;
• Preparing cost budgets and disclosure lists;
• Preparing bundles for hearings and trials;

You will have:

• Strong academic background (a 2:1 degree or equivalent from a reputable university);
• 6 months to 2 years’ experience in property litigation within private practice;
• First rate drafting skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively;
• A friendly and personable approach with colleagues and clients;

In return, they are offering:

• Starting bracket, £60k+ salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• Private medical insurance
• Professional development and training schemes, commercial & life-skills