Bristol
Full Time
Permanent
Competitive
We are looking for a Property Litigation lawyer who will be based at our Bristol City Centre office.
You will build up your own caseload of property litigation matters, working alongside and under the supervision of the Head of Department and a Senior Associate, assisting with other work of the department if required. It is anticipated that this role will include a large proportion of property litigation matters such as landlord and tenant matters, disputes regarding easements and covenants, TOLATA and ownership disputes, applications and notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
In line with our firm’s culture and aim to nurture and ‘grow our own’ talent, we will support and mentor your development and progression.
The role
The successful candidate will undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the department in line with the firm’s plans.
About us
Barcan+Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.
We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. When we say we offer a work/life balance, we mean it, and we were advocates for flexible working long before the Covid-19 pandemic.
We work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and we like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified lawyer or FCILEx, with experience in civil litigation and/or property law (including property transactions) and looking to specialise in litigation law. You will be IT literate and confident using and adapting to new systems and processes. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience in using social media and networking as a business development tool and be eager to use their networking skills.
IT literacy is essential, and you must be confident using and adapting to new systems and processes.
Location and working hours
Bristol
Full Time
Permanent
Competitive