Trowers & Hamlins is an international full-service law firm advising public- and private-sector clients from offices across the UK, the Middle East and Asia. Its legal work spans real estate, construction, finance, corporate and employment matters, with established expertise in affordable housing. The firm also highlights a large dedicated construction practice, sector-focused legal advice, responsible business and innovation as central to its approach.
Senior Associate or Legal Director, Leasehold Enfranchisement
Join Trowers & Hamlins’ Manchester Property Disputes team to advise on leasehold enfranchisement matters. The role covers statutory claims and settlements for landlords, developers, investors and tenants.
Description
- Support the leasehold enfranchisement team in Property Disputes
- Represent large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants
- Handle statutory lease extension claims
- Handle collective enfranchisement claims
- Handle Right to Manage claims
- Advise on tenants’ rights of first refusal
- Advise on enfranchisement reform
- Advise public and private sector clients on enfranchisement matters
- Manage statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims for landlords and leaseholders
- Negotiate with opposing parties and advise clients on proposed settlement terms
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships
- Contribute to marketing initiatives
- Take part in firm-wide, office and departmental training
- Prepare reports for clients
- Manage files in line with Lexcel procedures
Requirements
- At least five years of relevant post-qualification experience, or equivalent, at a reputable firm
- Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement
- Drive, enthusiasm and a client-focused approach
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong technical and communication skills, including clear spoken and written English
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and client-facing skills
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- GPP pension scheme with Aviva
- Private medical insurance with Vitality Health from the start of employment
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free cinema tickets
- Health assessments
- Commitment to equal opportunities, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Adjustments or additional support available during recruitment
- Pre-employment screening, which may include personal, education, employment, qualification, credit and criminal checks as appropriate