Senior Property Litigation Solicitor
Location: Surrey
Top Surrey Law Firm

A prestigious law firm in Surrey is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with substantial experience in landlord and tenant disputes, property, and boundary issues. For the right candidate, an opportunity for partnership is available.

About the Firm:
This well-established and reputable law firm is known for delivering exceptional legal services to both individuals and businesses. The firm values a supportive and inclusive culture that fosters professional growth. The Litigation team is renowned for its expertise in property law, dealing with complex and high-value cases both locally and nationally.

The Role:
As a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse and challenging caseload, working across both commercial and residential property disputes. You will deal with high-net-worth cases, providing expert legal advice to clients, and will collaborate with colleagues and external parties to achieve favourable outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex property litigation, providing you with significant exposure to a wide range of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on property litigation, as well as mainstream contract disputes as required.
• Handle commercial and landlord and tenant litigation cases, including lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and dilapidations claims.
• Manage residential possession proceedings, with a strong understanding of housing law and statutory regulations.
• Handle disputes between adjoining owners, including trespass, nuisance claims, boundary disputes, and the enforcement of restrictive covenants, with a focus on preserving good relationships between neighbours.
• Manage disputes between developers and those affected by development plans.
• Advise on long residential leases, including lease extensions, freehold enfranchisements, rights of first refusal, and setting up right-to-manage companies.
• Collaborate closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to achieve favourable outcomes, particularly supporting the commercial and residential property teams.
• Stay abreast of changes in property and contract law, ensuring accurate and up-to-date legal advice to clients.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in property litigation law.
• Proven experience (5+ years PQE) in property litigation and commercial contract disputes.
• Essential experience in landlord and tenant disputes, both commercial and residential.
• Experience in handling disputes between adjoining owners is essential.
• Experience in residential long lease work (lease extensions, freehold enfranchisements, etc.) is highly desirable, although full training and supervision can be provided in this area.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team.
• A strong commitment to high ethical standards and client satisfaction.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated and experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where career growth is encouraged.

Why Join?
The firm offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will handle complex, high-value cases. The firm is committed to professional development and provides its solicitors with the support they need to advance their careers. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role with the potential for partnership, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Apply Today!
If you are a senior property litigation solicitor looking for your next career move, please submit your CV or get in touch for more information.