Leasehold Disputes Solicitor

About the Role

We are seeking a Leasehold Dispute Solicitor to join our Residential Leasehold & Block Management department. This role involves managing a diverse range of leasehold disputes and providing expert legal advice to our clients.

• Recovery of ground rent, service charge and administration charge, including legal costs.
• Enforcing leaseholder breaches of covenant including unauthorised alterations and unauthorised subletting and use, including short-term Airbnb style lettings.
• Forfeiture of leases.
• Advising upon the Building Safety Act 2022 and fire safety legislation.
• Advising upon major works and statutory consultation.
• Defending claims for damages for breach of repairing obligations.
• Applications to vary lease provisions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
• Advice upon the interpretation of lease provisions, including liability for repair.

5-10 years PQE in leasehold dispute work.

• Demonstrate their track record by way of a client following and/or reliable referral sources with ability to maintain these at Coole Bevis LLP as well as developing new sources of work.
• Have a proven track-record undertaking leasehold dispute work for both freehold landlords and leaseholders.
• Ability to understand existing client’s needs and nurture these relationships.

• Additional leasehold enfranchisement experience would be a bonus, but not essential.

Salary depending on experience. Competitive compensation package including ability to work from any firm office site and hybrid/ flexible working options.

Coole Bevis LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity.