Senior Solicitor - Property Litigation

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor

• Annual Salary: Up to £85k p/annum
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Job Type: Full-time

My client is a specialist property litigation practice with a focus on residential landlord and tenant matters. They are recruiting for an experienced Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor who can manage and lead a team effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in service charges, ground rent debt recovery, and general landlord and tenant matters.

• Lead and manage a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring effective delegation, performance management, and professional development.
• Handle complex defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters both residential and commercial independently and proactively.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
• Ensure compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintain high-quality case management.
• Review claims, evaluate the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advise clients accordingly.
• Deliver training and development sessions on relevant legal topics to junior staff.
• Maintain regular reporting to clients and ensure clear communication throughout case progressions.
• Write legal articles and thought leadership pieces for publication as required.
• Support business development initiatives and promote the firm’s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

• 5+ years PQE with experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial).
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and build positive relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.
• Experience in commercial property litigation and other landlord and tenant matters is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff.

• Salary up to £85k p/annum plus bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• 25 days holiday and accrue 1 day per year holiday (up to max of 5 days)       
• Parking
• Private Health care for family members
• Death in service
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

To apply for the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor position, please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.