Property Litigation Solicitor (1–5 Years PQE)

💼 Department: Property Litigation
📈 Reports to: Head of Property Litigation
💰 Salary: Competitive and based on experience
🤝 Working With: Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Support Staff, and Central Support Teams

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Property Litigation Solicitor (1–5 years PQE) to join our clients expanding and highly regarded Property Litigation team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in a thriving department within a progressive and supportive firm. You’ll work with a broad client base – including landlords, tenants, developers, managing agents and private individuals – on a diverse range of contentious property matters.

Key Responsibilities: 

You will manage your own caseload (with supervision as needed) and support senior team members on complex cases. Typical matters include:

• Residential leasehold disputes: enfranchisement, breaches of covenant, and management company issues

• Commercial landlord and tenant issues: lease renewals, rent arrears, dilapidations, forfeiture, and breaches

• Land disputes: boundary issues, rights of way, adverse possession, restrictive covenants

• Trespass and nuisance claims

• Co-ownership and trusts of land

• Misrepresentation claims

• Residential evictions and tenant breaches

You’ll also play a role in business development and fostering client relationships to help grow the department.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEx (1–5 years PQE) with solid experience in property litigation

• Confident working independently, while knowing when to seek support

• Commercially aware, with a proactive approach to client service

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities

• A strong communicator, both with clients and internally

• A collaborative team player, eager to grow within a high-performing group

Experience with commercial landlord and tenant work is a plus, but not essential.

What You Bring

• A strong foundation in residential property disputes

• Interest or experience in new build property work (desirable)

• Excellent client care and professionalism

• A friendly, communicative, and proactive approach

• Confidence in networking with local agents and referrers

• Ambition to grow your career in a supportive, expert-led environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options

• Clear and structured career progression

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A collaborative and friendly team culture

• The chance to work closely with experienced litigators in a supportive setting

Why US?

Our client believes their people are their greatest asset. They’ve built a culture where teamwork, respect, and development are at the core. While they’re committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients, we also value enjoying our work and supporting each other along the way.

Our client offers a workplace where your efforts are recognised, your career is nurtured, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge with a firm that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?
Send your CV and cover letter to: liam.osullivan@themisrecruit.com