Residential Litigation Solicitor

Job Description 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

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