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A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its growing Property Litigation team in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Solicitor with experience in contentious property matters to join one of the region's most respected specialist Property Litigation teams. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, the successful Associate Solicitor will gain exposure to a diverse and complex caseload spanning both commercial and residential property disputes. The team acts on a wide range of high-value and technically challenging instructions for developers, investors, occupiers, local authorities, financial institutions, retailers and portfolio owners. The quality of work regularly rivals that undertaken by much larger national and international firms, offering an exceptional platform for career development. You must have previous contentious Property Litigation experience, or a strong litigation background with demonstrable property dispute exposure, to be considered for this role.
Job Responsibility
Managing a varied caseload of contentious commercial and residential property matters
Advising clients on commercial landlord and tenant disputes
Handling business lease renewals, dilapidations, breaches of covenant, alterations and reinstatement matters
Managing rent review, rent arrears, service charge, forfeiture, break notice and vacant possession disputes
Advising on business rates appeals and related property matters
Acting on real property disputes including restrictive covenants, adverse possession, boundary disputes and rights of way matters
Assisting with rights to light, telecoms and development-related disputes
Advising on construction-related property disputes, overage agreements and insolvency-related property matters
Maintaining accurate file management, billing and time recording systems
Managing matters within agreed budgets and timescales
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent qualification
Ideally between 2 and 5 years' post-qualification experience
Previous experience in Property Litigation is essential
Alternatively, a strong litigation background combined with property dispute exposure and a genuine desire to specialise further
Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Acts and associated commercial property legislation
Experience handling contentious commercial landlord and tenant matters
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand clients' business objectives
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
Strong client relationship management skills
A collaborative and proactive approach to team working