Property Litigation Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
A top tier Legal 500 recognised law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Property Disputes team, handling a broad range of complex residential and commercial property matters for a diverse client base within a modern and people-focused practice.
The Firm
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for delivering clear, practical and commercially minded advice across private client, business and property sectors.
Based in St Albans, the firm has built a strong position in the regional and wider UK legal market through its client-first approach, technical expertise and collaborative culture. It is particularly well regarded for its property, real estate and disputes capability, acting for a wide range of private individuals, landlords, tenants, developers, investors and commercial clients.
The Property Litigation team is known for combining deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and solution-driven approach. The team advises on a wide variety of contentious property matters, with particular strength in complex landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold issues and development-related conflicts.
This includes lease renewals, dilapidations, service charge disputes, possession claims, tenant default, restrictive covenants, redevelopment issues and telecoms matters, alongside specialist work in leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions. The team is also a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), reflecting its recognised expertise in this area.
Working closely with the firm’s Real Estate team, the practice also handles development-related disputes involving options, overage, boundary issues, party wall matters and rights to light.
The firm is highly focused on delivering proactive, strategic advice aimed at preventing disputes where possible, as well as resolving them efficiently when they arise. Its culture is collaborative, supportive and balanced, with a strong emphasis on clarity, development and long-term client relationships.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) looking to step into a senior-level role with greater autonomy, responsibility and client exposure within a well-respected disputes team.
You will manage a varied and high-quality contentious property caseload, working across both residential and commercial matters, including:
- Landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential)
- Lease renewals and leasehold disputes
- Dilapidations and service charge claims
- Possession proceedings and tenant default matters
- Restrictive covenant and boundary disputes
- Development-related disputes (options, overage, rights to light, party wall issues)
- Telecoms and property infrastructure disputes
- Leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension claims
- Pre-action strategy through to trial and enforcement
You will take ownership of your own matters with a high level of autonomy, while also working closely with senior lawyers on more complex and high-value disputes. The role also offers strong client contact, court exposure where required, and involvement in broader team development and business development activity.
Requirements
- 5+ PQE Property Litigation Solicitor
- Strong background in contentious property work within a reputable firm
- Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail
- Commercially aware and solutions-focused approach
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Interest in business development and contributing to team growth
Salary and Benefits
- Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
- High-quality and varied property litigation caseload
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Hybrid working and strong work-life balance focus
This is an excellent opportunity for a 5+ PQE Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded St Albans-based firm offering quality work, genuine autonomy and a clear platform for long-term progression.
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