Head of London (Property Litigation)– Remote
Fully Remote (UK-wide) | Full-time | Up to £150,000

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist Property Litigation firm, currently seeking an experienced Head of London to lead and grow their London division.This is a senior leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, build out a high-performing team, and drive the continued expansion of a market-leading property litigation practice.

About the Team:
The firm is recognised for its technical strength in residential leasehold and landlord & tenant litigation, acting for a broad portfolio of landlords and managing agents. The culture is collaborative, commercially focused, and built around long-term growth and client excellence.

The Opportunity:
You will take full ownership of the London function, combining technical leadership with strategic growth responsibilities. This includes developing client relationships, driving new business opportunities, and building a scalable and profitable division.
This role is ideal for an established senior lawyer ready to step into a true leadership position with autonomy and influence.

Key Responsibilities:
•Lead and grow the London property litigation division
•Drive business development and generate new client relationships and revenue streams
•Oversee a complex caseload of high-value property litigation matters
•Act as a key point of contact for major landlord and managing agent clients
•Provide strategic oversight on leasehold disputes, service charge issues, forfeiture, and breach of covenant matters
•Represent clients in complex tribunal and court proceedings where required
•Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team
•Work closely with senior leadership on wider firm strategy and growth plans
•Identify opportunities to expand service offerings within the property litigation space

Required Experience:
•Extensive experience in property litigation and landlord & tenant law
•Strong track record handling complex leasehold and high-value disputes
•Significant tribunal experience (FTT Property Chamber essential)
•Proven experience operating at a senior or leadership level

Highly desirable:
•Demonstrable business development and client growth experience
•Experience with Building Safety Act matters
•Remediation Orders / Remediation Contribution Orders
•Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
•Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

About You:
•Strong commercial and strategic mindset
•Proven leadership capability with experience managing or mentoring teams
•Confident in business development and client relationship growth
•Technically excellent with strong litigation and advocacy skills
•Ambitious, with the ability to build and scale a division

Key Benefits:
•Fully remote / flexible working (UK-wide)
•Salary up to £150,000 depending on experience
•Market-leading benefits package
•Senior leadership role with autonomy and influence
•Clear opportunity to shape and grow a London division

Head of London

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