Property Litigation Lawyer

Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

Our reputable Property Litigation Partner is seeking the addition of a Property Litigator to join his practice on a part-time remote basis.

This part-time role offers a flexible working environment and may suit individuals returning to work or those looking for greater flexibility, without compromising on quality of work.

This role is available at any of our SRA-registered offices, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, or can also be carried out remotely.

This is a hands-on role in which you will be involved in a diverse range of litigation matters. Including but not limited to:

• Breach of covenant cases and service charge arrears disputes.

If you have a minimum of 2 years of experience (qualified or non-qualified) handling complex property disputes and a passion for litigation, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is not heavily client-facing, but you will be involved with the complete management of files, taking instructions from the Partner managing files and ensuring that procedures are effectively handled.

Day-to-day Duties

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience within property litigation, possess strong technical expertise, and demonstrate a drive for career progression.

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Interacting with clients directly under supervision.
• Assisting with file opening, including preparing draft retainer letters and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular progress updates.
• Creating bundles and document lists for hearings and trials, ensuring compliance with court guidelines.
• Filing documents and corresponding with the Court
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines
• General administration and support

Your Skills and Experience

• A technically strong lawyer
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course
• Drive to continue learning & developing

For immediate consideration apply now by sending your CV to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.com