Job Description
Property Litigation Solicitor
Location: BirminghamContract: Full-time, PermanentPQE: Minimum 2 years' PQE (Property or Commercial Litigation)
About the Firm
Our client is a specialist, boutique law firm with a friendly culture and a growing reputation for excellence in rent recovery and property-related disputes across England & Wales. The firm has developed a strong and expanding client base through exceptional results and word-of-mouth introductions-including major corporate organisations with extensive property portfolios, prominent landed estates, and local authorities.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced, ambitious and business-minded Solicitor to join their Commercial Property team.
The Opportunity
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to manage a varied and stimulating caseload of complex, defended, or high-value claims as well as insolvency matters. You will work with a diverse range of opponents-from small regional practices to well-known City firms.
Supported by senior specialists, you will be encouraged to think strategically, use your initiative, and deliver excellent outcomes while working closely with property managers and key decision-makers.
Beyond rent and debt-related disputes, you will also have the chance to work on a broad mix of commercial (and occasional residential) property matters, including:
- Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture
- Dilapidations
- Possession claims involving trespassers or persons unknown
- Breaches of lease and tenancy agreements
- Professional negligence (surveyors, solicitors, valuers)
- General commercial contract disputes
- Rights of way, drainage, and boundary disputes
Key Responsibilities
- Managing your own caseload from start to finish
- Liaising directly with clients and providing clear, commercial advice
- Drafting and serving contractual/statutory notices and formal demands
- Assisting in drafting pleadings and witness statements
- Preparing cost statements, budgets and disclosure lists
- Collating and preparing bundles with paralegal support
- Instructing Counsel, attending hearings, or undertaking advocacy where appropriate
- Liaising with courts, Counsel, and clerks
- Managing disclosure, including electronic disclosure
- Participating in business development-drafting content, attending events, building client relationships
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- 2+ years' PQE in Property or Commercial Litigation
- A solid working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, leases, judgment enforcement, and insolvency
- Interest in developing leadership skills
- Desire to support and contribute to the firm's ongoing growth
- Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe, and ability to learn new systems quickly)
Why Apply?
- Join a supportive, specialist team in a growing firm
- High-quality work with impressive clients
- Genuine progression opportunities
- Autonomy, trust, and exposure to varied, interesting matters
- A friendly working culture where your contribution is truly valued
To apply, please submit your CV today!
