Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor (Property Litigation & Housing) 5+ PQE

Location: Farnham, Surrey (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Litigation Solicitor Property Litigation Housing Litigation Civil Litigation

My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join its growing Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with a strong background in Property Litigation, Housing Litigation and Civil Litigation, particularly involving residential landlord and tenant disputes, possession proceedings and rent arrears recovery.

You will inherit a quality caseload and benefit from genuine long-term career prospects within a supportive and progressive firm.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of litigation matters with a particular emphasis on residential property disputes, including:

• Possession proceedings (Section 8 and Section 21)
• Rent arrears recovery
• Residential landlord and tenant disputes
• Housing litigation
• Property litigation
• Civil litigation
• Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court applications
• Negotiating settlements and advising clients on litigation strategy
• Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where appropriate
• Managing files from initial instruction through to conclusion

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in Litigation
• Strong experience in Property Litigation and Housing Litigation
• Proven experience handling possession claims and rent arrears matters
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• The ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A commercially focused and proactive approach

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from Solicitors who have acted for:

• Private landlords
• Property investors
• Letting and managing agents
• Housing providers
• Developers
• Commercial clients with residential property portfolios

Experience supervising junior team members or contributing to business development would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000, depending on experience
• Performance related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• High quality work from an established client base
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Litigation Solicitor, Property Litigation Solicitor, Housing Litigation Solicitor, or Civil Litigation Solicitor seeking your next opportunity, I'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence.

Please apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.