Job Description

Property Litigator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 2–5 years’ PQE

 

If you are a Property Litigator who enjoys variety, responsibility and proper client contact, this is a great opportunity to join an established Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham.

Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigator to support a growing property disputes offering. The team handles a broad mix of residential and commercial matters, and you will have the chance to build your experience across core property litigation work while contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

This is a full-time role based in Birmingham, with flexible and hybrid working options considered. The firm is open to applicants outside the suggested PQE range where you can demonstrate the right technical experience and attitude.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling contentious landlord and tenant matters for both landlords and tenants (residential and commercial)

• Advising on boundary disputes and general property disputes

• Running TOLATA claims

• Supporting on professional negligence claims relating to property

• Assisting the wider commercial litigation team where required

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents

• Managing deadlines, file quality, time recording and client expectations

• Taking an active part in business development and helping to grow the property disputes offering

• Undertaking advocacy where required

 

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with around 2–5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes (residential and commercial)

• Exposure to TOLATA claims and general property disputes

• Confident drafting and strong attention to detail

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and working with PDF bundles

• Strong client-care skills and the confidence to manage client contact professionally

• Able to work under supervision, meet deadlines and contribute positively within a team

• Interest in business development and helping to build a practice

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday leave

• Group stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), with salary sacrifice option

• Healthcare plan (support towards optical, dental and counselling)

• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

 

Working Arrangements

Full-time, Birmingham-based role. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

 

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.