Property Disputes (TOLATA) Lawyer - Bristol - NQ-3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)
A UK Top 50 law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-3 PQE) to join its specialist Home Ownership Disputes Team, part of the wider Property Disputes division. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in TOLATA and equitable property trust disputes within a supportive, ambitious and nationally recognised practice.
The Role
You'll support and manage a varied caseload of cohabitation and property trust disputes, including:
- TOLATA claims involving orders for sale, beneficial interest disputes and equitable accounting
- Advising on disputes between cohabitees, family members and friends
- Drafting cohabitation agreements
- Managing your own caseload under supervision
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters
- Responding to new enquiries and providing empathetic, clear client advice
- Contributing to business development, including writing articles and thought leadership pieces
- Delegating work to junior lawyers and trainees where appropriate
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor or legal executive with:
- NQ-3 years' PQE (guideline only - all levels considered)
- 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
Benefits
The firm offers:
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Long service holiday awards
- Private healthcare (post probation)
- Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
- Staff profit share and individual performance bonus
- Salary sacrifice options
- Life assurance and permanent health insurance
- Paid CSR day
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Dress for your day policy
- Hybrid working (60% office / 40% home)
- Flexible, agile and part time options available
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.*
