[Hiring] Property Litigation Lawyer @Dobson Welch

Role Description

We’re looking for a technically strong Property Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our client - a specialist property litigation firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with solid residential leasehold and landlord & tenant experience who is ready to take ownership of high-quality work while continuing to build their technical expertise.

You’ll work alongside recognised specialists on a mix of complex, high-value disputes and substantial portfolio matters, with clear progression and increasing advocacy opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing medium to high-value property litigation matters
• Advising on residential leasehold and landlord & tenant disputes
• Handling service charge disputes, breach of covenant claims and forfeiture matters
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and detailed legal advice
• Representing clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Supporting on technically complex litigation and advisory work
• Supervising junior team members where appropriate
• Building advocacy experience and taking increasing responsibility for hearings

Qualifications

• Essential Experience:
• Property litigation and landlord & tenant law
• Residential leasehold disputes
• Tribunal work, particularly the FTT (Property Chamber)
• Service charge disputes and lease interpretation
• Property management-related advice
• Highly Desirable:
• Experience or exposure to Building Safety Act matters
• Remediation Orders / Remediation Contribution Orders
• Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
• Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

Benefits

• High-quality specialist work
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and emerging legislation
• Increasing advocacy and tribunal experience
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Flexible working options

About You

• Commercially aware with strong technical ability
• Confident managing files independently
• A strong drafter and communicator
• Keen to deepen your specialism within a structured progression framework
• Motivated by high-quality, technically challenging work