Solicitor – Property Litigation

Overview

In this role you will support a busy Bristol real estate team with a focus on telecoms litigation, while collaborating with UK colleagues on nationwide projects. You will handle contentious and transactional real estate matters, particularly telecoms-related disputes, contributing to the growth of the Property Litigation offering. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and clients to manage complex lease and possession issues, arrears, and service charge disputes. The role offers exposure to supervisory responsibilities as you gain experience, and a chance to build your professional brand within a supportive, collaborative culture. This opportunity suits a pragmatic solicitor who f

Responsibilities

• Serve statutory notices and advise on validity and conditionality
• Manage contentious lease renewals, termination notices, and proceedings
• Interpret and enforce lease obligations
• Handle arrears recovery and tenant insolvency
• Pursue possession of commercial premises
• Possibility of supervisory role based on PQE/practical experience
• Deal with service charge disputes
• Assist in dilapidations matters including notices and advisory work

Key requirements

• 0-3 PQE solicitor
• Strong educational background
• Experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes preferred but not essential
• Background in commercial and civil litigation considered
• Ability to deliver commercial advice concisely
• Comfort with date/tracker maintenance
• Experience with client portals and case management software would be useful
• Telecommunications experience for landowners or operators is useful but not essential

• Collaborative and supportive mindset
• Creative and clear communication
• Determination and client-focused approach
• Real estate litigation (landlord and tenant)
• Telecoms litigation experience
• Lease renewals and service charge disputes

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