Litigation Lawyer - Property and Regeneration
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Hours
35 Hours
Job Category
Legal
Location
Town Hall
160 Whitechapel Road
LONDON
E1 1BJ
Salary
£48,618 - £51,663
Grade
J
Closing Date
Jun 8, 2025
Litigation Lawyer - Property and Regeneration
If you’re ambitious, vibrant, and want to gain exposure to local authority property litigation in London read on!
We’ll offer you the opportunity to work with a team of specialists which will enhance your personal development and technical skills.
This is a full time, permanent role based in the Town Hall with the ability to work remotely for most of the week. We value our staff and offer a wide range of benefits including: Rent deposit scheme, Ability to buy extra leave and Season ticket loans.
Key Responsibilities
• You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of civil litigation, in particular related to property matters (both commercial and residential) including:
· breach of lease
· contentious lease renewals
· adverse possession claims.
· Experience of building safety, as well as other civil litigation work, would be desirable.
• You will have excellent drafting skills and an eye for detail.
• You will be able to conduct your caseload with minimal supervision and will be accustomed to working at pace in a busy team.
• You will provide legal advice to a variety of audiences, including senior officers, and undertake some of your own advocacy, in FTT and County Courts.
If you’re an experienced and highly motivated legal professional keen to maximise your potential, then we’d love to hear from you. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive, diverse team, working in a relaxed but professional environment.
Requirements
You must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of CILEX and hold a current practising certificate, or have substantial experience at lawyer level in the required specialism.
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