Property Litigation Solicitor 3-5 yrs PQE

Note for Agencies: We are currently only accepting direct applications for this role. Please refrain from sending through applications via email to either the HR team or Partners at the firm as they will not be accepted as an introduction for the purpose of any fees. We operate a PSL for agencies that have agreed to our terms who will be invited to submit candidates at the appropriate time.

About Joelson:

We are a partner-led, London-based law firm with the flexibility to cover a wide array of clients across industry sectors both domestically and internationally. We are committed to excellence and deliver a client-focused, tailored, and bespoke service to both anticipate and meet our clients’ needs in assisting them to achieve their short, mid and long-term objectives.

Main objective of the role:

The main objective of the role is to be a key member of the Property Litigation team, providing a first-class service to our clients on a range of matters. You will act for real estate developers, investors, landlords and tenants across all sectors. The team involves all fee earners in client relationship building and business development.

The opportunity:

Joelson is a thriving commercial law firm based in the West End of London, with over 60 people.

Joelson is ideal for those who would like to be part of an open, inclusive and collaborative team. We are down-to-earth in approach and look for individuals who can hit the ground running and are keen to take on responsibility, whilst being supported and encouraged by the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

This role will involve a range of commercial and residential litigation matters. You will find yourself involved with running your own caseload (under supervision), such as:

Handling disputes involving commercial and residential landlord and tenant issues, real estate and development contracts, property insolvency, rights of way, adverse possession, and restrictive covenants

Having direct communication with clients to gather information to progress matters with supervision

Drafting and serving contractual and statutory notices

Drafting pleadings and supporting witness statements

Conducting legal research to support case strategy and advice

Obtaining and analysing title information from the Land Registry to advise clients

Liaising with courts and Counsel, including instructing Counsel and attending hearings to support case progression

Collaborating with Counsel to formulate litigation strategies

Maintaining accurate records of chargeable time and leading on billing your own cases

Participating in business development activities, including preparing literature and attending events

Offering mentorship and training support to junior colleagues where appropriate

Support Joelson’s B-Corp values and initiatives, reflecting our commitment to people, profit, and planet.

Practice overview:

The Property Litigation team comprises 1 Partner, 1 Senior Associate, 1 associate solicitor and 1 Trainee. It forms part of the wider Property team that comprises 4 partners, 5 Senior Associates, 3 Associates, 2 Solicitors, 1 Paralegal, 1 Trainee and 2 Legal Secretary.

Hours:

The working hours for this role are from 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required outside those times to meet client demands and workload. We are working in a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days required in the office.

Ideal candidate:

Our ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Be a proactive, self-motivated and reliable individual;
• Strong academic background (a 2:1 degree or equivalent from a reputable university);
• At least 3-5 years of experience in property litigation within private practice;
• First rate drafting skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively;
• A friendly and personable approach with colleagues and clients;
• A proactive and growth mindset towards achieving goals;
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and an ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Environment, Social & Governance:

Being a responsible business is at the core of what we do. We place value in creating a fair and equal working environment and ensuring that we operate ethically. Our B-Corp certification shows our dedication to these values! Which is why we place great emphasis on taking care of our employees, managing our social and environmental impact within our community through undertaking Pro Bono cases and by being a member of LawWorks.

We have partnered with Ecologi and are now a climate positive workforce. Moreover, this year we are proud to be supporting City Harvest as our firm charity.

Our commitment to inclusion:

At Joelson we actively encourage diversity and inclusion as an integral part of the cultural fabric of our firm. It is in our mission to provide equitable opportunities for all. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from under-represented identities to help improve our diverse thinking across all specialisms.

As a part of this, you will receive a short survey upon submission of your application, so that we have data by which to measure our progress and continue to improve our diversity levels. Such diversity data will be anonymised to protect applicant privacy.