Commercial Litigation Solicitor

4 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Law Staff Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solicitor to join our clients legal team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of complex legal matters related to property forfeiture, including commercial lease disputes, landlord-tenant disagreements, and recovery of assets.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Forfeiture Claims Management: Handle cases relating to the forfeiture of commercial and residential properties, advising both landlords and tenants.
  2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration, and mediation. Provide strategic legal advice on property disputes, breaches of covenants, and unlawful forfeitures.
  3. Document Preparation: Prepare legal documentation related to notices, forfeiture proceedings, surrender of leases, and other property law issues.
  4. Client Advisory: Provide expert guidance to clients on their legal rights and obligations, including advising landlords on valid forfeiture actions and tenants on avoiding forfeiture.
  5. Negotiation & Settlement: Negotiate out-of-court settlements when appropriate, ensuring the best possible outcome for clients.
  6. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the risks of pursuing or defending forfeiture actions and provide comprehensive reports on legal strategies.
  7. Compliance: Ensure all work is in line with current legislation.
  8. Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, offering timely and accurate legal advice.
Essential Skills & Experience:
  1. Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with specialising in property litigation, particularly forfeiture claims.
  2. In-depth knowledge of property law, landlord and tenant legislation, and forfeiture procedures.
  3. Proven litigation experience, including advocacy in court and handling complex property disputes.
  4. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reach effective resolutions in contentious matters.
  5. Excellent communication skills: ability to explain complex legal issues to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
  6. Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
  7. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing a caseload efficiently.


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