In-house Property Litigation Solicitor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £50000 – £60000/annum
My client is recruiting for an In-house Property Litigation Solicitor to join their Team in Southend, Essex.
Job Specification
* Acting on all litigation matters within the Group
* Managing a caseload of both pre-litigated and formally litigated matters including but not limited to:
* Applications made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 & Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
* Claims made pertaining to service charge, insurance, breach of lease, disrepair and all other matters pertaining to the client’s ownership of a large property portfolio
* Residential and commercial property possession claims
* Commercial litigation for group companies -Contentious litigation under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
* contractual disputes
In addition:
* A minimum of 5 years Post Qualification Experience is desirable however candidates with less PQE will be considered if an exceptional application is made
* Managing a caseload of property matters including but not limited to Deeds of Variation, Licences & sales
* Managing a caseload of Right to Manage matters
* Managing a caseload of Forfeiture matters
* Managing a caseload of lease extension and enfranchisement matters
* Providing litigation and commercial advice on all aspects of the Group’s activities
* Other matters commensurate with the role and as required. Experience
* Relevant property litigation experience in a reputable firm and an excellent grounding in the same.
* Private Practice experience is a must.
* Commercial awareness, strong communication skills and solutions focused advice are essential
* Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy workload are required
* Knowledge of enfranchisement matters would be advantageous but not essential
Benefits
The company has a demonstrated a track record of success over a period of 30-years. Their employees are a large part of that success which is why they offer an excellent range of benefits to all their staff. Benefits include; 20 days holiday, private healthcare (after 1yr service), paid training and memberships, Employee of the month scheme, discretionary annual bonuses, Pension scheme, death in service cover, wellbeing incentives, quarterly staff social activities
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
More Information
- Address Southend-on-Sea, Essex
