Property / Commercial Litigation Solicitor
- Full-time
Role: Property / Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Location: London (Holborn)
Job Type: Full-time (Office Based)
About RFB Legal
Company Description
A Legal 500 law firm with offices in Holborn, Richmond, Manchester, and Exeter, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has been serving its clients for over seventy-five years. Our firm has a reputation for providing the highest quality advice and representation within a friendly and supportive environment. Our clients are our priority, and we take the time to gain a deep and thorough understanding of their needs, objectives, and expectations. We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whatever their circumstances. Our clients include investors, corporations, and individuals in the UK and internationally.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Litigation Solicitor to join our busy London office. The successful candidate will take on a varied and complex caseload heavily weighted toward Property Litigation (80%), supplemented by high-value Commercial Litigation matters (20%). This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile disputes, manage your own caseload, and work closely with the partners to expand the department’s footprint.
Key Responsibilities
Property Litigation (Approx. 80%)
- Advising large corporate occupiers and asset managers on landlord and tenant disputes.
- Managing cases involving commercial forfeiture, relief from forfeiture, and contested break notices.
- Handling Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 renewals and opposed lease renewals.
- Dealing with contested rent reviews and complex service charge litigation.
- Managing real property disputes, including boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, and easements.
- Dealing with insolvency matters insofar as they relate to property.
Commercial Litigation (Approx. 20%)
- Advising on complex joint venture disputes and commercial insolvency matters.
- Handling shareholder disputes, including bringing and defending Section 994 (unfair prejudice) petitions.
- Managing commercial disputes arising within the education sector, including breaches of partnership and distribution arrangements.
- Leading on disclosure in the business and property courts, drafting witness statements, and managing all steps to trial.
- Formulating strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to clients' commercial realities.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor: Demonstrable post-qualification experience managing a mixed property and commercial litigation caseload of 3-4 years.
- Business Development: A proactive networker with a proven track record of business development. A partial or established client following, or existing introducer relationships, is highly preferable.
- Collaborative Team Player: A team-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative department and can integrate seamlessly with the existing leadership and junior staff.
- Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker who understands the commercial pressures facing corporate occupiers and asset managers.
- Communication: Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and client-handling skills.
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave - increasing with length of service
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced Adoption/Maternity/Paternity pay after a qualifying period
- Opportunity to develop within a reputable law firm
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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