Senior Associate / Consultant - Residential Leasehold Enfranchisement

A well-regarded Legal 500-ranked residential property practice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Consultant into its London team.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected residential leasehold and enfranchisement practice with an established reputation across London and the South East.

The Team

• Recognised for its expertise in residential leasehold and enfranchisement matters
• Advises a broad client base including:
  • HNW individuals
  • Investor landlords
  • Freeholders
  • Resident Management Companies (RMCs)
  • Right to Manage Companies (RTMs)
  • Developers
  • Leaseholders
• Strong pipeline of high-quality instructions
• Collegiate and well-supported environment offering significant autonomy

The Work

The role will involve advising on a broad range of leasehold and landlord & tenant matters, including:

• Statutory and voluntary lease extensions
• Collective enfranchisement claims
• Right to Manage applications
• Right of First Refusal matters
• Service charge disputes
• Major works consultation requirements
• Block management issues
• General residential leasehold advisory work

The team is particularly recognised for its expertise under:

• Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

The work includes a mix of:

• Advisory matters
• Transactional work
• Contentious leasehold issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Senior Associate or Consultant-level Solicitor
• Strong background in residential leasehold law and enfranchisement
• Experience acting for a range of landlords, leaseholders and management companies
• Comfortable handling both technical advisory work and client relationship management

Business Development

The firm is particularly interested in lawyers who can contribute to the continued growth of the practice through:

• Existing client relationships
• Professional referrer networks
• Managing agent contacts
• Surveyor relationships
• Other industry connections

An established following or demonstrable ability to generate work would be highly valued.