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!