At Brethertons, it is the people that matter the most. We have a really strong set of values that we all demonstrate, we have a collaborative and cohesive culture, with a results driven customer centric delivery of legal services that we are proud of.
We have created a streamlined organisation, we aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our specialist Property Litigation team. This role offers the chance to work on a varied caseload with a particular focus on Residential Leasehold disputes.
We are looking for a Solicitor with a Litigation background who has experience in or is looking to develop their expertise in property-related disputes.
The successful candidate will:
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Manage a varied caseload of Residential Leasehold Litigation matters.
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Advise clients on disputes relating to the Building Safety Act and wider building safety legislation.
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Represent clients in proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), Upper Tribunal and County Court.
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Utilise and apply procedural knowledge relating to tribunal and court processes.
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Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver practical and commercially focused advice.
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Contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Experience within litigation, whether in Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, or another Civil Litigation discipline.
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A strong understanding of court and tribunal procedures.
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An interest or experience in Residential Leasehold Litigation and property-related disputes.
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Excellent communication and client care skills.
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The ability to supervise, mentor, and support Paralegals, Trainees and Legal Assistants.
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A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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A willingness to develop leasehold knowledge
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist practice in an evolving and increasingly important area of law. This is an opportunity to join an award winning team and work alongside national and industry recognised experts, benefit from ongoing professional development, and play a key role in the growth of a highly regarded team.
What’s in return?
At Brethertons, we value our people because without them we are nothing and we work hard to recognise and reward our teams. Please see below some of our benefits –
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26 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional wellbeing day (time for you to relax and unwind)!
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Bonus Incentive Scheme
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Pension Scheme
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Work laptop and phone
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Life assurance and healthcare schemes
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Annual Staff Conference including Awards
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Social activities such as a Brethertons book club
Please see a full list of our benefits here!
We have a Wellbeing Committee that organise activities such as supporting our Charity of Choice, Christmas Bake Offs and Mental Health Awareness week activities. We also hold quarterly pulse surveys to gain valuable feedback from staff to help us shape our focus and decisions moving forwards to ensure that we are supporting and listening to the heart of our business, our ‘Brethertonians’.
What’s next?
If you are an ambitious Litigator looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to build expertise in this niche area of law, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter directly through our website. If you would like more information on the role or application process, please contact Lucy Masson on [email protected] who will be happy to have a confidential chat to discuss the role further.
