G2 Legal Limited
Team Lead Solicitor – Litigation (Landlord & Tenant) / Legal Executive (CILEx)
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based
The Opportunity
A well-established and respected legal practice in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer to take on a Team Lead role within its Landlord and Tenant Litigation Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident litigation lawyer who is ready to step into (or further develop) a leadership position within a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You will play a central role in managing people, processes, and complex litigation work, while helping to drive the continued growth and efficiency of the department.
The Role
As Team Lead, you will oversee a busy litigation department handling a broad range of landlord and tenant matters, including standard and accelerated possession claims and defended proceedings.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and supervising fee earners and paralegals
- Allocating workloads and monitoring performance
- Developing and implementing process plans from claim inception through to eviction
- Conducting 1-to-1 reviews and managing annual leave schedules
- Handling complaints and reporting to compliance officers
- Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties
- Reviewing and improving departmental procedures and time-recording systems
- Attending legal update conferences (virtual and in-person)
Alongside your managerial duties, you will also:
- Undertake fee-earning work on defended and complex matters
- Draft legal documentation and comply with court directions
- Issue possession claims via online systems and manual applications
- Prepare instructions for counsel and advocates
- Produce possession notices and maintain case management records
About You
This role would suit a motivated and organised litigation lawyer who enjoys responsibility and leadership.
You will ideally have:
- Qualification as a Solicitor (2+ years’ PQE) or CILEx Lawyer
- Managerial experience, or readiness to step into a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant litigation (training available if required)
- Solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Excellent IT and case management skills
- Confidence dealing with clients, courts, and third parties
- The ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
- High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
- A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
Working Hours & Location
- Office-based role in Uckfield, East Sussex
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch)
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
- Permanent, stable role within an established firm
- The opportunity to lead and shape a key litigation department
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
How to Apply:
- Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
- Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal
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