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Solicitor/Associate - Property Litigation

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Michelmores LLP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Real Estate & Property
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need 1-5 PQE in contentious property, strong City or regional practice experience, excellent academics, interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, and a knack for business development.
  • You will support clients in property matters, provide legal advice, represent them in court and tribunals, and handle contentious and uncertain situations across various property-related issues.

Requirements

  • Experience at a strong City, National or top Regional commercial practice and excellent academics
  • Expertise in contentious property including commercial and residential
  • 1-5 PQE (although we would consider an NQ who has done a Property Litigation seat as part of their training contract)
  • An enthusiasm to master business development and marketing in tandem with legal expertise
  • Strong interpersonal skills, building rapport with colleagues and clients at all levels
  • A pro-active, professional, and collaborative approach to work with a willingness to support partners in other teams and offices
  • The desire to help train and coach more junior team members and delegate effectively
  • Excellent organisational skills, with demonstrable examples of multi-tasking, managing competing priorities and use of initiative to work towards objectives or career goals
  • The ability to communicate well under pressure and be positive role model

Responsibilities

  • support the team in delivering a first-class service to clients
  • advising on a complete spectrum of real property related issues: business lease renewal and opposition to renewal, short residential tenancies, residential long leases including enfranchisement, rent recovery, service charges, dilapidations, telecommunications, forfeiture and possession claims, adverse possession, easements, restrictive covenants, land registration, options, sale and purchase contracts, and many other subject areas
  • providing advice in uncertain or contentious situations
  • representing clients in court action, the property tribunals, arbitrations, expert determinations, and mediations

FAQs

What type of law does this position focus on?

This position focuses on Property Litigation, involving a spectrum of real property-related issues such as business lease renewals, residential tenancies, rent recovery, and land registration.

What is the experience level required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 1-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), but we would also consider a newly qualified solicitor who has completed a Property Litigation seat during their training contract.

Where is this position based?

The role can be based in either our Bristol or Exeter office.

Is experience in all areas of Property Litigation required?

No, experience in every area is not essential. We pride ourselves on providing quality training and supervision.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a pro-active and collaborative approach, excellent organisational skills, and a desire to support and train junior team members.

What kind of clients will I be working with?

You will work with a diverse range of clients including residential developers, local authorities, offshore trust companies, business property occupiers, investors, and private individuals.

Will I have opportunities for training and career progression?

Yes, we provide excellent training and career progression opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Is there flexibility in working arrangements?

Yes, we take a flexible and agile approach to working patterns and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to meet individual needs.

What are the firm’s values and culture like?

Michelmores values a flexible, friendly, and inclusive culture focused on fresh thinking, collaboration, and nurturing the potential and inspiration of our people.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply for the position by clicking the application link provided, or you can contact Lisa Gater, the Recruitment Business Partner, at the provided phone number for further inquiries.

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Michelmores LLP

At Michelmores we help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1878
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help businesses and individuals who are navigating change to find a more positive future. Our collaborative, creative and commercial lawyers focus on our clients’ next steps, starting with today's challenges, but growing success and impact for tomorrow. We understand what today’s enterprises and individuals need to do to stay ahead and that’s what we deliver, every time. As people, as lawyers and as a business we have a key role to play in the transition to a green economy. Through our client work, our pro-bono work and our community partnerships we are driving positive change. We focus on work that helps to deliver a sustainable economy, that reflects who we are, how we do things and our core values.