Commercial Property Litigation Associate - Dorset - 4-5 Years PQE
Location: Dorset
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
A respected regional law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Litigation Associate with around 4-5 years' post qualification experience to join its highly successful and growing Commercial Property Litigation team in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied, high quality caseload of commercial property disputes while playing a key role in supporting the firm's wider growth strategy.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a broad range of commercial property litigation matters, including:
- Commercial property disputes including breach of lease, rent arrears and forfeiture
- Breach of covenant disputes, dilapidations claims and commercial lease disputes
- Business lease renewals
- Easements and rights of way disputes
- Adverse possession claims
- Party wall and boundary disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Farming partnership disputes
- Property ownership disputes (including TOLATA)
- Liaising with clients, agents and other professionals
- Supporting a collaborative, ambitious and growth focused team culture
- Maintaining high professional standards and compliance
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4-5 years' PQE in commercial property litigation (guide only)
- Strong technical knowledge and experience across a broad range of property disputes
- Excellent communication, client management and interpersonal skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions focused approach
- Confidence managing matters independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivation, organisation and a growth mindset
- Strong business development and networking skills
- Ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to team success
- A collaborative, team focused attitude and appreciation for a supportive firm culture
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- An additional day's holiday on your birthday
- Annual bonus review
- Private healthcare
- Pension schemes
- Life assurance
- Eye tests and flu jabs
- Corporate gym membership discounts
- Legal support
- Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
