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 – Birmingham (Hybrid)
Advise landlords, investors, developers and tenants on lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and Right to Manage claims. The role also covers tenants’ rights of first refusal, enfranchisement reform and related property disputes.
Description
- Contribute to the 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 settlements with opposing parties and advise clients on proposed terms
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships
- Take an active part in marketing initiatives
- Attend firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions
- Prepare reports for clients
- Manage files in accordance with Lexcel procedures
Requirements
- Have at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience, or equivalent, gained at a reputable firm
- Bring strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement
- Show drive, enthusiasm and a client-focused approach
- Demonstrate commercial awareness
- Be able to meet deadlines
- Have strong technical, spoken and written communication skills
- Be able to write in plain English
- Have good interpersonal, presentation and client-facing skills
- Undergo employment screening, which may include checks of personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, credit history and criminal records, as appropriate
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- GPP pension scheme with Aviva
- Private medical insurance with Vitality Health upon joining the firm
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free cinema tickets
- Health assessments
- Commitment to equal opportunities, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Adjustments or additional support available on request during recruitment