Property Litigation Solicitor - 12m FTC

Property Litigation Solicitor – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: City of London

Start Date: December 2025

Firm: Top 200 UK Law Firm

PQE: 4+ years

A leading City law firm ranked in the Top 200 is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded disputes team on a 12-month fixed-term contract , covering maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collegiate and well-established team, advising a broad client base on a wide range of contentious property matters across both commercial and residential sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage a varied caseload including:

• Possession claims
• Service charge disputes
• Statutory and voluntary lease extensions
• Rights of first refusal
• Assured Shorthold Tenancies
• Exercising landlord and tenant break notices
• Collective enfranchisement claims
• Recovery of rent and service charge arrears
• Debt claims
• Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (opposed and unopposed)

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE in property litigation
• Strong technical knowledge and experience across both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to commence in December 2025

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality work and a supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain exposure to complex and high-value property disputes

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