An experienced Senior Associate is required to support the enfranchisement team which sits within Property Disputes. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants.
The leasehold enfranchisement team offers the full range of services in this complex area to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of comprehensive advice.
An experienced Senior Associate is required to support the enfranchisement team which sits within Property Disputes. Work will involve acting for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants in respect of:
- Statutory lease extension claims
- Collective enfranchisement claims
- Right to Manage claims
- Tenants' rights of first refusal
- Enfranchisement reform
- Advising a mixed client base from both the public and private sector on enfranchisement issues;
- Managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, acting for both landlords and leaseholders;
- Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and advising clients on any proposed terms in enfranchisement claims;
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
- Active participation in marketing initiatives;
- Participating in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions;
- Preparing reports to clients;
- Participating in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions;
- Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
The firm has a competency framework for Senior Associates and in particular for this role we require:
- Candidates with at least 5+ years relevant post qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm;
- Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement is essential;
- Drive and enthusiasm and client focus.
- Commercial awareness;
- Ability to work to deadlines;
- Strong technical and communication skills (both spoken and written) including the ability to write in plain English;
- Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills.
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
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