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Leasehold Disputes Litigation Solicitor, 5-10 PQE

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A dedicated specialist litigation role handling landlord-side residential leasehold disputes. You will manage a full caseload from day one, covering ground rent and service charge recovery, enforcement of leaseholder covenant breaches, forfeiture, and Building Safety Act compliance. This is high-volume, recurring work with a steady internal flow of instructions.

Location
Worthing / Hove / Brighton / Horsham / Remote / Hybrid
Level
5-10 PQE
Salary
DOE
Type
Permanent
Posted
29 Jul 2026
Worthing / Hove / Brighton / Horsham / Remote / Hybrid Full time, permanent Reference MRP-13992
Day to day

What you'll
be doing

Recovery of ground rent, service charge and administration charges, including legal costs
Enforcing leaseholder breaches of covenant (unauthorised alterations, unauthorised subletting including short-term lettings)
Forfeiture of leases
Advising on Building Safety Act 2022 and fire safety legislation
Advising on major works and statutory consultation (s.20)
Defending damages claims for breach of repairing obligations
Applications to vary lease provisions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Advising on interpretation of lease provisions, including liability for repair
Candidate profile

Who we're
looking for

5–10 years PQE with a proven leasehold disputes track record acting for both freehold landlords and leaseholders. Strong technical grounding in service charge recovery, breach of covenant, and forfeiture work. A client following or reliable referral sources, with demonstrated ability to maintain and develop new work, is advantageous. Enfranchisement experience is a bonus but not essential. Candidates local to Sussex or operating on a remote-first basis preferred.
Why this role

Why this role
stands out

A settled and growing area of law unaffected by recent enfranchisement reform; Building Safety Act work has expanded the caseload. A dedicated specialist seat with immediate full caseload responsibility and the opportunity to develop both a technical practice and a client base, with strong internal support and a steady flow of work from the firm's wider property practice. Remote-first working is welcomed.
What happens next

No CV sent
without your say-so

Step one
A proper conversation. 20 minutes, by phone or in person, about you, the firm and whether this actually fits.
Step two
Firm name disclosed. Only when you're qualified in and comfortable. Detailed brief and live mandates shared.
Step three
Submission & prep. CV sent only on your express permission. Tailored interview prep and honest offer support throughout.
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