Job Description
As a specialist in property disputes, you will manage a diverse caseload, providing tailored legal solutions to our clients. Your role will involve advising on complex matters, representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings, and contributing to the firm’s reputation for excellence in property litigation. You will also be responsible for a small team, consisting of a newly qualified solicitor and/or a trainee solicitor, a paralegal and a legal secretary.
This is a great opportunity to work in a focused and supportive environment, where your expertise will be valued and developed.
Why work for us?
Our team is composed of dedicated and accomplished legal professionals, each bringing their unique expertise to the table.
Opportunity to Flourish
Manage your own team and lead the strategy on your team’s caseload from day one — with full support and supervision.
Prospects for Progression
We promote from within — two of our partners started in junior roles.
Professional Development
You will be given ongoing support, with regular opportunities for continuing professional development.
Collegiate Culture
Work with a brilliant, supportive team — join our book-club, enjoy a game of table tennis in our games room, attend the various social events we put on throughout the year.
Prime London Location
We have recently relocated to a grade 1 listed building within the historic Lincoln’s Inn. Our full address is: 17 Old Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, London, WC2A 3UP.
Work Life Balance
We understand the importance of flexibility and balance in your work life. That’s why we offer one work-from-home day every week, giving you the best of both worlds. Enjoy the structure and collaboration of an engaging office environment while also benefiting from a dedicated day to focus from the comfort of your home. This approach allows you to build strong professional relationships with your colleagues while also maintaining personal flexibility, productivity, and well-being.
Excellent Benefits
- Choose your own salary. We empower employees to take ownership of their value by proposing their own salary and fee targets. This approach is grounded in transparency, mutual trust, and market awareness.
- Our competitive, commission-based bonus structure rewards fee earners for exceeding their billing targets. We also pay a bonus in respect of new client referrals.
- Holiday entitlement increases with service.
- Excellent private health insurance and life insurance.
- Vitality rewards, including, among other benefits: half-price gym memberships and discounted holidays.
- Paperless, tech-forward office using AI tools.
What we are looking for – Personal Specification
- Excellent Academics: this is of particular importance to us.
- Candidates should have demonstrable experience at a recognised firm within the property litigation industry.
- Someone with a genuinely nurturing personality; someone who takes pride in supporting others and has a demonstrable interest in mentoring and developing junior fee earners. A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and contributing to a collegial working environment will be a particularly strong fit.
- Candidates who can demonstrate a consistent employment history.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proven track record in handling property disputes.
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Team player with leadership potential.
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
- Commitment to professional development and learning.
Take charge of your legal career
If you would like to apply, please email us on careers@naylorllp.co.uk with your CV and application.