Senior Property Litigation Solicitor

Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor – 5+ PQE to Partner Level Hybrid Working | Competitive Package | Highly Respected Surrey Law Firm

Are you an Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor ready to step into a senior role or even move straight into Partner level? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, forward‑thinking firm with a thriving property disputes practice. They are actively seeking an Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor, fully open to a Partner, to strengthen and lead within a growing team.

If you’re passionate about property disputes, enjoy autonomy, and want a clear pathway to senior leadership, this role offers exactly that. You’ll work on a broad, stimulating caseload of property disputes, acting for commercial and residential landlords, tenants, landowners and developers on matters that are often complex, high‑value and strategically important.

The Role

As an Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload of property disputes, including commercial and residential landlord & tenant matters
• Handle lease renewals under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, dilapidations and possession proceedings
• Advise on disputes between adjoining owners, boundary issues, nuisance, trespass and restrictive covenants
• Work on disputes involving developers and those affected by development plans
• Advise on long residential leases, including lease extensions, enfranchisement and rights of first refusal
• Collaborate closely with commercial and residential property teams, providing in‑house support
• Stay up to date with developments in property and contract law

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor who thrives on complex property disputes and wants to step into a role with genuine influence. The firm is fully open to a Partner appointment for the right person.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong experience in property litigation
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE, though the firm is open to a Partner for those with the right expertise
• Strong background in landlord & tenant disputes (commercial and residential)
• Experience with adjoining owner disputes essential
• Long lease experience desirable (training available)
• Excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Confident working independently and collaboratively

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Clear progression, including immediate consideration for Partner level
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• High‑quality, complex property disputes work
• Ongoing professional development

If you’re an Experienced Property Litigation Solicitor looking for a senior role — and especially if you’re seeking a step up to Partner — this is a standout opportunity to shape your future within a respected, ambitious firm.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or other opportunities in the market, then contact Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 020 8464 2506(office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

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The PQE identified in this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.