Dispute Resolution - Principal/Senior Associate

Your Future At Higgs

Job title

Principal/Senior Associate

Department

Dispute Resolution – Property Litigation

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lease Renewal Specialist to manage a high-volume caseload of lease renewals. You will be working as part of the Property Litigation Team, which sits within the firm’s Dispute Resolution department. It requires a strong understanding of landlord and tenant law, excellent case management skills, and a collaborative approach to client service. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage live lease renewal cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Advise clients on all aspects of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Provide guidance on tenancy at will and periodic tenancies.
• Prepare and serve break notices in accordance with legal requirements.
• Handle assignments of leases and contentious applications for consent.
• Advise on repairs notices and dilapidations.
• Manage forfeiture proceedings where necessary.
• Represent clients in telephone hearings and other dispute resolution forums.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Deliver client training sessions and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Maintain meticulous diary management and case tracking.

Person Specification

• Confident in handling contentious lease matters and applications for consent.
• Strong advocacy skills, including telephone hearings.
• Excellent organisational and diary management abilities.
• Comfortable supervising junior colleagues and sharing expertise.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and related legislation.
• Experience in lease renewals, break notices, and tenancy structures.

What We Offer You

We offer more than just a job. Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more.

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

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