Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigator Associate Solicitor – Birmingham with Hybrid Working – Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A long-established and highly respected West Midlands law firm, recognised in multiple categories of the legal 500, is seeking a Property Litigator to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Dispute Resolution team, handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes while working with an established client base and helping to further develop the firm's offering. Known for its strong client-focused culture, excellent reputation and flexible approach to working, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and hybrid working opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

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• Managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes
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• Advising both landlords and tenants on contentious landlord and tenant matters
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• Handling boundary disputes and general property litigation matters
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• Managing TOLATA claims from instruction through to resolution
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• Advising on professional negligence claims relating to property matters
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• Assisting with wider commercial litigation matters where required
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• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation
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• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
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• Providing exceptional client care and managing client expectations throughout matters
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• Building upon the firm's strong reputation and actively contributing to business development initiatives
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• Working collaboratively within the Dispute Resolution team to deliver successful outcomes for clients
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The Candidate:

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• A qualified Solicitor with experience in Property Litigation
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• Ideally between 2 and 5 years' PQE, although candidates outside of this range with relevant experience are encouraged to apply
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• Experience handling contentious landlord and tenant disputes for both residential and commercial clients
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• Experience with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims and general property litigation matters
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• Strong client care and communication skills
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• Advocacy experience or a willingness to develop advocacy skills
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• Commercially aware with strong organisational and case management abilities
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• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
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• A proactive team player with a genuine interest in developing the firm's Property Litigation offering
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The Benefits & How to Apply:

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• Competitive salary
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Opportunity to join one of the West Midlands' longest-established law firms, with a history spanning more than 260 years
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• Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
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• Healthcare Plan, including support towards optical, dental and counselling costs
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Additional birthday leave
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• Flexible holiday purchase and sale scheme
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• Supportive and collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on client care
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• Genuine long-term career development opportunities within an established regional practice
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088

Email: [email protected]

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.