Residential Litigation Solicitor

Solicitor – Residential Litigation / Leasehold DisputesLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Experience: 3+ PQE Working Pattern: Flexible working considered A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham. The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work. This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law. The RoleYou will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work. Key responsibilities include: • Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings • Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums • Forfeiture and possession proceedings • Lease extension and lease variation matters • Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications • Detailed lease analysis and interpretation • Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies • Appointment of manager applications You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including: • Major works consultation procedures • Section 20B notices • Lease variations and structural issues within leases • Repair obligations and related statutory notices The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes • Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures • Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation • Confident handling tribunal and court processes • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities • Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail Desirable experience includes: • Knowledge of Right to Manage (RTM) structures and processes • Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 provisions relevant to property management structures • Awareness of key case law within leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislation The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing team within a niche area of property disputes. The firm continues to see strong demand from property sector clients, creating genuine scope for progression and professional development. You will benefit from: • A varied and technically interesting caseload • Exposure to both court and tribunal work • A collaborative and supportive team environment • Hybrid working and modern working practices