Job Description
Property Litigation, Landlord & Tenant & Lease Extension Solicitor (2+ PQE)
Location: Central London
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000+DOE /PQE
Are you an experienced Property Litigation or Landlord & Tenant Solicitor seeking high-value leasehold enfranchisement instructions, low monthly fee targets, and an exceptional uncapped 15% quarterly bonus structure? Our client is a modern, award-winning law firm undergoing rapid expansion, with ambitious plans to double its headcount. They are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a partner-led property litigation department based out of their boutique London office handling a varied caseload across lease extensions, tribunal applications, and landlord and tenant disputes.
The Opportunity
In this key fee-earning position, you will work within a small, dedicated team providing plain-English legal advice across a broad remit of contentious and non-contentious property matters. Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision, you will handle statutory and non-statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge disputes, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications, residential/commercial possession claims, and boundary disputes. Designed for a lawyer who values autonomy and work-life balance, this role offers direct partner mentorship, flexible 37.5-hour shift options, and dedicated study leave allocation.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with a minimum of 2+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in property litigation, leasehold enfranchisement, or landlord and tenant law.
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Technical Remit: Proven experience independently managing caseloads involving lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge challenges, First-tier Tribunal applications, commercial/residential possession, forfeiture, boundary disputes, and easement advice.
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Case Management & Drafting: Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with the capability to manage files efficiently using digital Legal Case Management Systems (CMS).
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Client Care & Commerciality: Clear, personable, plain-English communication style with a proactive approach to business development and long-term client retention.
Package & Working Structure
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Competitive Remuneration: £55,000 – £70,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and location) plus an uncapped quarterly bonus paying
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Low Fee Targets & Study Support: Low monthly fee targets paired with 1 day allocated to study per week (subject to terms) to support ongoing specialist development.
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Flexible Hours & Working Pattern: 37.5-hour working week with flexible shift choices based in London
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Enhanced Contractual Pay: Contractually enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay policies.
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Comprehensive Healthcare & Protection: Private healthcare, income protection, life assurance (4x salary), and in-house mental health first aid support.
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Perks & Culture: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
How to Apply
To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.