Property Litigation Solicitor

Solicitor - Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Experience: 3+ PQE
Working Pattern: Flexible working considered

A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham.

The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work.

This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law.

The Role

You will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings

• Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums

• Forfeiture and possession proceedings

• Lease extension and lease variation matters

• Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications

• Detailed lease analysis and interpretation

• Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies

• Appointment of manager applications

You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including:

• Major works consultation procedures

• Section 20B notices

• Lease variations and structural issues within leases

• Repair obligations and related statutory notices

The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes

• Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures

• Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation

• Confident handling tribunal and court processes

• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities

• Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable experience includes:

• Knowledge of Right to Manage (RTM) structures and processes

• Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 provisions relevant to property management structures

• Awareness of key case law within leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislation

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing team within a niche area of property disputes. The firm continues to see strong demand from property sector clients, creating genuine scope for progression and professional development.

You will benefit from:

• A varied and technically interesting caseload

• Exposure to both court and tribunal work

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• Hybrid working and modern working practices