Senior Associate - Property Litigation (5-7 PQE)

Liverpool | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to take a leading role in complex property litigation matters and support the development of junior lawyers. This role is suited to a proven specialist in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes who can contribute immediately, while continuing to develop their technical and leadership capability.

About the Team

Our Property Litigation team is recognised for its technical depth in leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes, advising on high-volume portfolios as well as complex, high-value litigation. We combine specialist expertise with a collaborative culture and clear progression pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex and high-value litigation matters
Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of property disputes
Act as a key escalation point for technical issues
Supervise and mentor Associates, NQs and trainees
Manage client relationships and contribute to retention and growth
Represent clients in Tribunal and Court proceedings

Required Experience

Candidates must have strong, demonstrable experience in:

Property litigation with a focus on residential leasehold portfolios
Complex service charge disputes and forfeiture actions
Advocacy or regular conduct of cases in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Advising on landlord and tenant issues at scale

Highly desirable:

Building Safety Act and associated litigation
Remediation Orders / Contribution Orders
Leasehold reform legislation, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
Strategic asset management-related disputes

About You

Recognised for strong technical expertise in property litigation
Confident managing complex caseloads with minimal supervision
Experienced in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership focused role while continuing to build deep technical expertise, with a clear pathway for progression.

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to take a leading role in complex property litigation matters and support the development of junior lawyers.This role is suited to a proven specialist in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes who can contribute immediately, while continuing to develop their technical and leadership capability.
About the TeamOur Property Litigation team is recognised for its technical depth in leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes, advising on high-volume portfolios as well as complex, high-value litigation. We combine specialist expertise with a collaborative culture and clear progression pathways.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead on complex and high-value litigation mattersProvide strategic legal advice across a broad range of property disputesAct as a key escalation point for technical issuesSupervise and mentor Associates, NQs and traineesManage client relationships and contribute to retention and growthRepresent clients in Tribunal and Court proceedings
Required ExperienceCandidates must have strong, demonstrable experience in:Property litigation with a focus on residential leasehold portfoliosComplex service charge disputes and forfeiture actionsAdvocacy or regular conduct of cases in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)Advising on landlord and tenant issues at scaleHighly desirable:Building Safety Act and associated litigationRemediation Orders / Contribution OrdersLeasehold reform legislation, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024Strategic asset management-related disputes
About YouRecognised for strong technical expertise in property litigationConfident managing complex caseloads with minimal supervisionExperienced in mentoring and developing junior lawyersCommercially minded with strong client-facing skills
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership focused role while continuing to build deep technical expertise, with a clear pathway for progression.

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