Solicitor- Dispute Resolution (Property Litigation) - Edinburgh
We have an exciting new opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute Solicitor to work with Edward Gratwick and his dynamic Property Litigation team at a key stage in the growth of the team. This role is based in our Edinburgh office, and we are looking for candidates that are around 1-4 years PQE.
Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We’re proud of our history but firmly focussed on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working. We’re independent, and proudly so.
As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with comprehensive training and support.
The role will involve
- Advising clients on all issues relating to commercial, agricultural and private/estate properties
- Providing practical and commercial advice
- Working closely with colleagues in Commercial Real Estate and Rural Land & Business
- Sheriff Court and Court of Session work as well as exposure to the Scottish Land Court, Lands Tribunal for Scotland and the Housing and Property Chamber. First Tier Tribunal for Scotland
- Regular opportunities for advocacy and supervision of recovery of possession cases
- Participating in the business development initiatives for the team
Core areas are
- Recovery of Rent and Service Charge
- Irritancy of Leases
- Dilapidations Claims
- Interpretation of Leases
- Removal of Unauthorised Occupiers
- Title Rectification
- Applications to the Land Court
- Boundary Disputes
- Missive and Title Problems
- Private and Social Housing
- Planning Appeals
- Applications to The Housing and Property Chamber. First Tier Tribunal for Scotland
- Professional Negligence Claims
- Applications to the Lands Tribunal
In addition to demonstrating relevant legal expertise, the successful candidate should be able to manage a varied workload, be able to work alone and/or as part of a team and have the ability to deliver a first-class service to our clients.
About you
- 1-4 year PQE
- Strong client focus and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to business development
What you will get in return
- Opportunity to work with a market leading team on complex and high-profile transactions
- On-going career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture and work environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balane
- A competitive salary and benefits package
Anderson Strathern is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.
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