Associate – Property Litigation (3–5 PQE)
Liverpool | London | Remote
Full-Time
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Join a Specialist Property Litigation Team
We’re looking for a technically strong Property Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our client - a specialist property litigation firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with solid residential leasehold and landlord & tenant experience who is ready to take ownership of high-quality work while continuing to build their technical expertise.
You’ll work alongside recognised specialists on a mix of complex, high-value disputes and substantial portfolio matters, with clear progression and increasing advocacy opportunities.
Why apply?
The team is known for its technical excellence in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes. They act for landlords and managing agents across a broad range of matters, combining high-volume portfolio work with complex litigation and advisory cases.
You’ll benefit from:
✅ High-quality specialist work
✅ Clear progression and development opportunities
✅ Exposure to complex and emerging legislation
✅ Increasing advocacy and tribunal experience
✅ A collaborative and supportive team culture
✅ Flexible working options
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters.
Key Responsibilities
Managing medium to high-value property litigation matters
Advising on residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes
Handling service charge disputes, breach of covenant claims and forfeiture matters
Drafting pleadings, witness statements and detailed legal advice
Representing clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Supporting on technically complex litigation and advisory work
Supervising junior team members where appropriate
Building advocacy experience and taking increasing responsibility for hearings
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
Property litigation and landlord & tenant law
Residential leasehold disputes
Tribunal work, particularly the FTT (Property Chamber)
Service charge disputes and lease interpretation
Property management-related advice
Highly Desirable:
Experience or exposure to:
Building Safety Act matters
Remediation Orders / Remediation Contribution Orders
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
About You
You’ll be:
Commercially aware with strong technical ability
Confident managing files independently
A strong drafter and communicator
Keen to deepen your specialism within a structured progression framework
Motivated by high-quality, technically challenging work
If you’re looking to develop your career within a leading specialist property litigation team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted
