CapeClarke
Senior Property Litigation Solicitor - Tier 1 Law Firm
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Senior Property Litigation Solicitor - Tier 1 Law Firm
Senior Property Litigation Solicitor
London | 5+ PQE | Leading City Firm | £100k - £120k
We are working with a highly regarded City law firm seeking a talented Property Litigation Solicitor / Associate (5+ PQE) to join its market-leading London team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the City’s preeminent specialist Real Estate practices, dealing with Property Litigation and high-quality contentious matters across a diverse range of sectors.
The Role
Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the team seeks a specialist Property contentious lawyer to advise on:
- Managing a broad range of RED&SR (Real Estate Dispute and Serious métodos) matters, including but not limited to:
- Party wall claims
- Developer claims
- Trespass claims
- Right to Light easements
- Proactively handling Landlord and Tenant matters
- Dealing with possession proceedings, including:
- On behalf of landlords and lenders
- Mortgage possession claims
- Enforcing personal guarantees
- Managing contested lease renewals
- Handling forfeiture cases and applications for relief from forfeiture
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You will play a central role in complex, high-value matters, developing strong client relationships while contributing to the practice’s growth.
The Team
The Property Litigation team sits within the firm’s Real Estate Group, comprising both contentious and non-contentious specialists. It is a high-performing, cohesive, and busy team with a reputation for:
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You will collaborate closely with:
- Non-contentious lawyers
- Transactional real estate colleagues
- Projects teams on domestic and international mandates
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 4 years (ideally 5+ years) experience in contentious property litigation
- Seeker and seeker of truly outstanding opportunities in a top-tier team offering:
- Genuine responsibility
- High-quality work
- Excellent long-term career prospects in the London market
For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or contact: Craig Heywood, Director [CapeClarke] 📞 07990068183
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