Property Litigation Solicitor - London or Hove.

About the Role.

In order to support our service expansion and increasing clientele, we are actively recruiting for an energetic and driven Property Litigation Solicitor to join our growing property litigation team. This opportunity will be based either in our vibrant Hove or Mayfair offices and will offer an exceptional platform for a newly-qualified solicitor, or one with up to 4 years’ PQE who is eager to advance their career.

Our Property Litigation Solicitor will take an active role in amplifying the firm’s business development efforts through networking engagements and written contributions. They will forge meaningful collaborations with business owners, portfolio landlords and high-profile corporations and play a pivotal role in growing our clientele in both London and Sussex.

The responsibilities for this role encompass managing your own caseload, with support from the wider team. Our property litigation team deals with a variety of disputes and this role will offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of property litigation, including landlord, tenant and leaseholder disputes; boundary, party wall and easement disputes; possession claims; forfeiture, dilapidations and breaches of covenant, and meeting with clients to take instructions.

You’ll be trusted with:

• Autonomy in your role to deliver your billing target
• Long-term career prospects ranging from management responsibilities to directorship and equity options
• Responsibility and opportunities to manage client relationships
• A varied caseload across a broad category of dispute resolution areas

Role requirements.

At Britton and Time Solicitors, we highly value individuals who are self-motivated, results-oriented, and ambitious. We welcome those who are excited to be part of our expansion journey. Our team are known for their fearlessness in tackling challenges, embracing innovation, and thrive on collaborative problem-solving.

We are actively seeking individuals who are not just looking for a job but are motivated by the prospect of long-term growth within our company.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a fusion of passion and purpose, and we’re intrigued by those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience advising on and managing a broad range of property-related disputes, including landlord and tenant matters (residential and commercial), possession claims and lease disputes.
• Demonstrate a client-focused approach with a strong understanding of the legal and commercial drivers impacting property owners, developers, landlords, and tenants.
• Understand how to pro-actively manage client expectations and work with the team around you to achieve realistic and timely results.
• Possess exceptional client-handling and negotiation skills, robust verbal and written communication abilities, and a commitment to establishing strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to business development while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Display sound judgment in contentious scenarios and able to find solutions for clients.
• Have meticulous attention to detail, alongside exceptional organisational skills.
• Manage files well to meet deadlines, adhere to established precedents and make full use of the firm’s case management system

All candidates must be qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales with experience in property litigation and have the right to live and work here.

This is your chance to join our driven and dynamic team, contributing to our mission of providing exceptional legal services.

What we offer.

We understand that people perform at their best when they are taken care of, enjoy their work, and feel supported. At Britton and Time Solicitors, we are continuously enhancing our reward packages to ensure our staff feel appreciated and valued. As we expand, our benefits, rewards, and perks are becoming even more enticing. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll have access to:

• Hybrid working with a choice of up to 3 days working from home and 2 days based in the office
• Comprehensive Aviva private medical insurance ensures that you receive the best care when you need it most
• Group life cover (death in service) for peace of mind and financial security
• Celebrate your birthday with an exclusive day off
• Enhanced annual leave based on your length of service
• 1 paid ‘Me’ day each year to use for whatever reason you would like
• Fantastic development opportunities within the company as we expand
• Our extensive online learning and development resources
• Invitations to attend exclusive networking and industry events
• Exciting quarterly team-building and social events
• Vibrant and modern offices in Hove and Mayfair which are centrally located amongst cafes and restaurants
• Workplace pension scheme
• Numerous staff engagement activities and initiatives throughout the year