Locum Solicitor - Head of Landlord & Tenant

A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join its team as Head of Department on a locum basis in Southend-On-Sea, Essex.

This position will cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function, manage a team and provide expert advice across a broad range of landlord and tenant matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the department, managing complex caseloads and ensuring high-quality legal support is delivered to clients and internal stakeholders.

The Role

You will lead the Landlord & Tenant function, including:

• Managing and supervising the day-to-day operation of the department

• Handling a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters

• Providing strategic and practical legal advice to landlords, property managers and internal teams

• Advising on residential tenancy matters, possession proceedings, lease issues and tenancy disputes

• Managing complex disputes and litigation where required

• Reviewing and drafting legal documents, notices and correspondence

• Supporting negotiations and dispute resolution with tenants and third parties

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice

• Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members

• Working closely with property management teams to deliver commercially focused solutions

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Landlord & Tenant law

• Strong knowledge of residential landlord and tenant legislation and procedures

• Experience handling possession claims, tenancy disputes and related matters

• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills

• Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical advice

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively

• Experience working within a property, housing or property management environment would be advantageous

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment.

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