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Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: DOE
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Property Litigation Solicitor with around two years (or more) post-qualification experience to join our busy real estate disputes team. You will work alongside senior litigators and real estate partners, handling a broad spectrum of contentious property matters for a strong and diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own case-load of real estate litigation and dispute matters, including but not limited to landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, break notices and forfeiture, boundary and easement issues, rights of way, estate management conflicts, and professional negligence claims arising in the property sector.
- Draft and issue statements of case, witness statements, pleadings, disclosure documents, and attend and conduct hearings, mediations and interlocutory applications.
- Conduct legal research, prepare advice for clients (institutional landlords/occupiers, developers, trusts, investment funds), and develop strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution plans.
- Work closely with transactional real estate, construction, insolvency and property finance teams to provide holistic advice on disputes that intersect across practice areas.
- Build relationships with clients, taking responsibility for client communication and ensuring excellent service delivery in line with firm standards.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including assisting with proposals, seminars, thought leadership and identifying opportunities with existing clients.
- Develop your technical skills in property litigation and maintain awareness of real estate market developments, legislative changes and case law trends.
Person Specification
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and (ideally) with solicitor rights of audience or relevant advocacy exposure.
- Approximately 2+ years PQE in property litigation (or real estate disputes) gained in a city or large regional firm; exposure to higher value or complex matters would be advantageous.
- Strong technical understanding of property law (particularly landlord & tenant, commonhold, leases, easements, boundary disputes) and civil litigation procedure.
- Excellent drafting skills, with clarity, precision and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills - able to manage multiple matters, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communicator - both written and verbal - who can engage confidently with clients, senior lawyers and other stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness - understands the business context, client objectives and can identify risk and opportunities for clients.
- A collaborative approach, keen to work in a team environment but also comfortable taking responsibility.
- Ambition to develop your career within a firm committed to high quality real estate dispute work and supportive of growth and professional development.
Whats On Offer
- A highly respected and market-leading real estate disputes practice, working with sophisticated clients and high-quality matters.
- Opportunity to gain responsibility early, to work across multiple teams and to develop a specialised profile in property litigation within a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Excellent training and development, coaching and mentoring.
- Hybrid working model (office/home) and a culture that values work-life balance.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
If this if of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
