Litigation Solicitor

Senior Solicitor – Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Annual Salary: £60k – £70k p/annum
Location: Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time, hybrid, 2 days office based
Benefits: 25 days hols (plus 8 bank hols), discretionary annual bonus –7.5% achievable, death in service, perkbox

Reed Legal are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor to join a specialist property litigation practice with a focus on residential landlord and tenant matters. We are looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor to lead help lead their team of solicitors and paralegals. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives under pressure and has a proven ability to manage complex legal cases and lead a team effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

Lead and manage a team of solicitors and paralegals, ensuring effective delegation, performance management, and professional development.
Handle defended service charge, ground rent, and possession matters (residential and commercial) independently and proactively.
Provide expert advice and guidance on breach of covenant matters and general landlord and tenant queries.
Ensure compliance with court and tribunal deadlines and maintain high-quality case management.
Review claims, evaluate the merits of defences and counterclaims, and advise clients accordingly.
Deliver training and development sessions on relevant legal topics to junior staff.
Maintain regular reporting to clients and ensure clear communication throughout case progressions.
Write legal articles and thought leadership pieces for publication as required.
Support business development initiatives and promote the firm’s expertise in residential landlord and tenant matters.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years PQE with experience in service charges and ground rent debt recovery (residential and commercial).
Proven ability to manage and lead a team of solicitors and paralegals.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and build positive relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.
Experience in commercial property litigation, breaches of covenant, and other landlord and tenant matters is desirable.
Demonstrable experience delivering training and mentoring junior staff.

To apply for this Senior Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.