Senior Associate/Legal Director – Leasehold Enfranchisement

We are looking for an experienced leasehold enfranchisement lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE to join a collaborative property disputes team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement and experience advising clients on statutory claims, including lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to manage matters. They will be comfortable acting for both landlords and leaseholders, and will bring sound commercial judgement, clear communication skills and a client-focused approach.

The role involves advising a mixed public and private sector client base, managing claims within statutory deadlines and negotiating settlements. You will also build effective client relationships, contribute to marketing and training initiatives, prepare client reports and ensure files are managed in accordance with relevant procedures.

The Firm

Our client is a national and international law firm with a broad range of legal practices, including real estate, litigation, corporate, tax, banking and finance, and private wealth. Its real estate disputes lawyers work closely with colleagues across related practices to provide integrated, practical advice to public and private sector clients.

The firm values collaboration and takes an inclusive approach, recognising the contribution of people with different experiences and talents. Its strategic direction is shaped by a commitment to responsible, sustainable growth, with environmental, social and governance principles informing its work. For a lawyer looking to develop their expertise in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, this role offers the opportunity to work on a varied range of property disputes and enfranchisement matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise landlords, investors, developers and tenants on leasehold enfranchisement matters.

• Manage statutory lease extension and collective enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders.

• Advise on right to manage claims, tenants’ rights of first refusal, enfranchisement reform, and the application of relevant legislation to regeneration and development schemes.

• Monitor statutory requirements and deadlines, and advise clients on the rights being exercised, required responses and potential impact on value.

• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and advise clients on proposed terms.

• Prepare clear, practical reports and advice for clients.

• Build and maintain effective client relationships, delivering cost-effective and timely advice.

• Contribute to marketing initiatives and participate in firm-wide, office and departmental training.

• Manage files in accordance with the firm’s procedures.

Experience and Skills Sought

• At least 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, or equivalent, gained at a reputable firm.

• Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement.

• Commercially aware, client-focused and enthusiastic, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong technical, written, spoken, interpersonal and client-facing skills, including the ability to communicate in plain English.

Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00

• Hybrid working of 2-3 days in the office

• 25 days holiday

• 2 x discretionary bonuses each year

• Life Assurance

• Pension

• Free eye tests

• Free health screening

• Dental insurance scheme

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)

• Long service awards

• Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance

• Annual salary reviews

• Discounted legal services, including Wills

• Business travel insurance

• Cycle2Work scheme

• and more…

Find Out More or Apply

To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to James at Aspiria Legal.