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Property Litigation Solicitor

Ashville Knight
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a well-regarded firm with multiple offices and a strong regional presence.
  • The role involves managing a caseload of various contentious matters, including possession claims and boundary disputes, while acting for diverse clients such as property developers and local authorities.
  • Candidates should have litigation experience, with all levels of PQE considered, and excellent communication and client care skills are essential.
  • The salary for this position is dependent on experience, and the firm offers 27 days of holiday plus a birthday day off, along with other benefits.
  • This role also involves active participation in marketing and business development within the team and the wider firm.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join this great firm with multiple offices and an extremely strong presence regionally. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join a progressive and well-regarded firm.

Areas of focus will include:

  • Possession claims
  • Restrictive covenants disputes
  • Rights of way and easement disputes
  • Trespassers
  • Nuisance
  • Boundary disputes
  • Rights of light disputes
  • Adverse possession (Squatter’s rights)

Duties will include:

  • Managing own caseload of a variety of contentious matters.
  • Acting for a broad range of clients from Property Developers and Commercial Landlords to government departments, local authorities, and retailers.
  • Managing most of the procedure from instruction through to settlement.
  • Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
  • Experience of taking matters to court is beneficial, but not essential.
  • Attend to clients of the firm on a regular basis.
  • Be actively involved in the marketing and business development of the team and wider firm.
  • Maintaining continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering knowledge within litigation.
  • To regularly attend and be involved in preparation for team meetings.

Required Skills:

  • Litigation experience essential - will consider all levels of PQE.
  • To have had previous client contact and attendance at business development events
  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.

What they offer:

  • Salary Dependant on experience
  • 27 days holiday plus birthday day off
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.