Job title: Enfranchisement Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 5 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £75,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2026-03-02
Job ID: 56310
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Enfranchisement Solicitor (Collective Enfranchisement Focus) – 5+ PQE
Salary: £75k+ (for the right person, our client will pay the going rate)
Location: North West London | Bonus Potential
 
Our client is a well-established, specialist practice with a strong reputation in residential leasehold work. They are looking to hire an experienced Enfranchisement Solicitor with 5+ years’ experience in collective enfranchisement to strengthen their North West London team.
 
This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants a long-term platform: the current Head of Department is planning to retire in 2–3 years, and the firm will be looking to develop a clear successor.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a busy, supportive team handling a high-quality enfranchisement caseload, with the autonomy to run matters end-to-end and the backing of a firm that values technical excellence, clarity, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of leasehold enfranchisement matters from instruction through to completion
  • Advising on collective enfranchisement, lease extensions, and freehold acquisitions/disposals
  • Drafting and negotiating key documentation including notices, deeds, contracts and settlement agreements
  • Liaising with surveyors, managing agents, lenders, counsel and opposing solicitors
  • Supporting business development through excellent service and repeat-client work (where appropriate)

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • 5+ years’ PQE with strong, demonstrable enfranchisement experience
  • Ideally 5+ years’ experience specifically in collective enfranchisement
  • Confident running files with minimal supervision, including:
    • Leasehold Reform Act matters (as applicable to enfranchisement/lease extensions)
    • Notices and statutory timetables
    • Negotiation and settlement strategy
  • Strong technical drafting and advisory skills
  • Professional, client-focused communication and a collaborative approach

Location

  • North West London office-based role

Salary & Benefits

  • £75k+ (going rate paid for the right person)
  • Bonus potential (role/firm dependent)
  • 25+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Pension contribution
  • Professional development support (CPD and ongoing training)
  • Clear progression pathway, with genuine Head of Department succession potential over the next 2–3 years

For more info on this role and opportunity contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com 

0333 996 2882

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