Property Litigation Solicitor
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
PQE: Minimum 2 years’ PQE (Property or Commercial Litigation)
About the Firm
Our client is a specialist, boutique law firm with a friendly culture and a growing reputation for excellence in rent recovery and property-related disputes across England & Wales. The firm has developed a strong and expanding client base through exceptional results and word-of-mouth introductions—including major corporate organisations with extensive property portfolios, prominent landed estates, and local authorities.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced, ambitious and business-minded Solicitor to join their Commercial Property team.
The Opportunity
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to manage a varied and stimulating caseload of complex, defended, or high-value claims as well as insolvency matters. You will work with a diverse range of opponents—from small regional practices to well-known City firms.
Supported by senior specialists, you will be encouraged to think strategically, use your initiative, and deliver excellent outcomes while working closely with property managers and key decision-makers.
Beyond rent and debt-related disputes, you will also have the chance to work on a broad mix of commercial (and occasional residential) property matters, including:
*Forfeiture and relief from forfeiture
*Dilapidations
*Possession claims involving trespassers or persons unknown
*Breaches of lease and tenancy agreements
*Professional negligence (surveyors, solicitors, valuers)
*General commercial contract disputes
*Rights of way, drainage, and boundary disputes
Key Responsibilities
*Managing your own caseload from start to finish
*Liaising directly with clients and providing clear, commercial advice
*Drafting and serving contractual/statutory notices and formal demands
*Assisting in drafting pleadings and witness statements
*Preparing cost statements, budgets and disclosure lists
*Collating and preparing bundles with paralegal support
*Instructing Counsel, attending hearings, or undertaking advocacy where appropriate
*Liaising with courts, Counsel, and clerks
*Managing disclosure, including electronic disclosure
*Participating in business development—drafting content, attending events, building client relationships
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
*2+ years’ PQE in Property or Commercial Litigation
*A solid working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, leases, judgment enforcement, and insolvency
*Interest in developing leadership skills
*Desire to support and contribute to the firm’s ongoing growth
*Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe, and ability to learn new systems quickly)
Why Apply?
*Join a supportive, specialist team in a growing firm
*High-quality work with impressive clients
*Genuine progression opportunities
*Autonomy, trust, and exposure to varied, interesting matters
*A friendly working culture where your contribution is truly valued
To apply, please submit your CV today!