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
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
0333 996 2882