Property Litigation Lawyer
3 days ago
Hornchurch
Property Litigation Solicitor Legal 500–Recognised Regional Law Firm | Essex / London | Hybrid Working An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500–recognised regional law firm with a strong presence across Essex and London. This firm is widely respected for the quality of its advice, depth of expertise, and long-standing client relationships. Built on a culture of excellence and collaboration, the firm takes a genuinely client-first approach and invests heavily in its people. With an ambitious long-term growth strategy already in motion, this is a chance to join a business that is moving forward with confidence and purpose. The Team The Property Litigation department is recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the leading property dispute resolution teams in the region. The team advises on a broad range of high-quality residential and commercial property disputes, acting for landlords, tenants, developers, managing agents, and private individuals. Work is both varied and complex, offering genuine scope to develop specialist expertise while maintaining a broad litigation practice. The Role You will handle your own caseload with appropriate supervision and support, working on matters including: • Right to Manage and Enfranchisement (particularly large blocks), • Boundary disputes, • Lease extensions, • Landlord and tenant disputes, • Adverse possession, • Dilapidations, • Break notices In addition to fee-earning, you will be encouraged to play an active role in business development, marketing, and networking, with full backing from the firm to grow your profile and client base. About You • A qualified Solicitor with solid experience in property litigation, • Comfortable running your own matters from instruction to resolution, • Strong technical ability combined with commercial awareness, • Excellent communicator with the confidence to build long-term client relationships, • Proactive, solutions-focused, and motivated to contribute to a growing team Experience in RTM and enfranchisement work is particularly attractive, though not essential for the right candidate. Why Apply? This firm is known for looking after its people as well as its clients. You will be joining a supportive, high-performing environment that genuinely values contribution and rewards success. The package includes: • Highly competitive salary, • Hybrid working (home and office flexibility), • Quarterly bonus linked to departmental performance, • Generous annual leave plus birthday leave, • Comprehensive private healthcare (with dependant options), • Contributory pension scheme, • Death in service cover, • Full home IT set-up and firm-issued smartphone, • Free parking, • Structured mentoring and clear career progression, • Financial and time support for further qualifications, • Regular social and networking events, • Discounted legal and financial services The Opportunity This is a rare chance to join a Legal 500–recognised firm where quality of work, culture, and long-term career development genuinely align. Ideal for a solicitor looking to step into a high-calibre team, gain exposure to premium property litigation work, and build a lasting career within a progressive regional practice. Confidential enquiries welcomed.