Property Disputes (TOLATA) Lawyer – Bristol – NQ-3 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will advance a specialist Home Ownership Disputes practice within a top law firm, handling TOLATA and equitable property trust disputes. You will manage your own caseload under supervision, support senior lawyers on complex matters, and contribute to thought leadership and client advisory work. The role combines technical dispute work with business development and mentoring junior colleagues. You’ll work in a collaborative, ambitious team with hybrid working flexibility and a strong client-service focus.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (post probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and individual performance bonus
• Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of cohabitation and property trust disputes, including TOLATA orders for sale, beneficial interest disputes, and equitable accounting
• Advise on disputes between cohabitees, family members and friends
• Draft cohabitation agreements
• Manage own caseload under supervision
• Support senior lawyers on complex matters
• Respond to new enquiries and provide empathetic, clear client advice
• Contribute to business development, including writing articles and thought leadership pieces
• Delegate work to junior lawyers and trainees where appropriate

Key requirements

• NQ-3 years’ PQE (guideline)
• Some experience advising on TOLATA or property trust disputes
• Strong interest in equitable claims and cohabitation matters
• Excellent attention to detail and high quality drafting skills
• Professional integrity and commitment to exceptional client service
• Ability to work sensitively with clients in emotionally charged situations
• Confidence using case management systems and digital workflows

• empathic client care
• clear and effective communication
• professional integrity
• case management systems
• drafting skills
• knowledge of TOLATA and property trust disputes

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