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Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord &amp; Tenant Litigation Job Reference: FJ-wd3wxLegalUckfield, East SussexPermanent<ul><li>Job Title: Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord &amp; Tenant Litigation</li><li>Location: Uckfield, East Sussex</li><li>Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience</li><li>Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (Office closes at 5:00pm)</li><li>Job Type: Permanent, full-time, office-based</li></ul>HRGO Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Solicitor to take on the role of Team Manager within a busy and well-established Landlord &amp; Tenant Litigation Department based in Uckfield.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership position that blends legal expertise with day-to-day team management. The department supports a wide range of clients, including private landlords, managing agents, and insurers, on both routine and complex landlord and tenant matters. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage and supervise a team of 3-4 fee earners, overseeing workloads, tasking, and performance.</li><li>Conduct regular 1-to-1 meetings, manage annual leave, and support performance development.</li><li>Plan and review processes from claim inception to eviction, ensuring efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Maintain and improve departmental templates and procedures.</li><li>Monitor time recording and performance targets.</li><li>Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, managing agents, and defendants.</li><li>Handle client complaints and escalate/report when required.</li><li>Attend legal update sessions, both in-person and virtually.</li><li>Undertake a personal caseload, including defended and complex cases (fast-track, intermediate, and multi-track).</li><li>Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court orders and deadlines.</li><li>Issue possession claims (online and paper), draft possession notices, and prepare instructions for advocates/counsel.</li><li>Keep case management systems and internal records accurate and up to date.</li></ul> Experience and Required Skills: <ul><li>Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (CILEX-qualified candidates with relevant experience also considered).</li><li>Previous experience managing or supervising a legal team-or readiness to step into a leadership role.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of landlord and tenant law (or willingness to undergo in-house training).</li><li>Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and court litigation process.</li><li>Excellent organisational and IT skills.</li><li>Self-motivated and capable of working independently.</li><li>Confident communicator, both within a team and in client-facing scenarios.</li><li>Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li>Committed to confidentiality and quality service.</li><li>Positive, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset.</li><li>Contract: Permanent, full-time</li><li>Holidays: 25 days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)</li><li>Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience</li><li>Location: Office-based in Uckfield, East Sussex</li></ul>If your application is successful, a consultant from HRGO Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord & Tenant Litigation

This role involves but is not limited to:<ul><li>Receiving instructions and providing legal advice to clients on purchase, sales, re-mortgage and transfer of equity matters.</li><li>ID requirements, source of funds, gift deposits and risk assessments.</li><li>Issuing contracts</li><li>Mortgage redemptions</li><li>Exchange of contracts</li><li>Ordering and reporting on searches</li><li>Checking and reporting of titles, including leases and raising associated enquiries.</li><li>Checking and reporting on mortgages and management packs.</li><li>Managing and developing relations with referrers</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Must have residential conveyancing experience which includes full responsibility for handling all aspects of their own case load.</li><li>Confident and professional in written and verbal communications</li><li>Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Must be enthusiastic and motivated</li><li>Legally Qualified</li></ul>Company Core Values:Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can beIntegrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive forceInnovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growthCommit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage Apply NameEmailTelephoneUpload CVMaximum file size is 3.5Mb, accepted file types are PDF, DOCX and ZIP Equality and diversity monitoring form This organisation strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and to not discriminate against any person because of sex, race, colour or national origin.To help us monitor this, will you please complete the sections below placing a tick in the relevant boxes. The information you provide will only be used for monitoring purposes. The information will be treated in the strictest of confidence and in no way forms any part of the selection process.AgeSexual orientationReligious BeliefsEthnic orientationThis form collects your personal data to create an application for a role this data is then stored for possible future roles, Your data will not be used for any other purpose or given to any other third parties. See our Privacy policy for more information on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

Solicitor - Residential Property

This top firm of Solicitors with offices in East Sussex are looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to be based in their Eastbourne office. The role will give you the opportunity to handle a high-quality caseload of diverse dispute matters, including sale of goods and services disputes, breach of contract, debt recovery, business ownership and partnership disputes, regulatory cases and some intellectual property work. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have 4 plus years PQE, and have a talent to help grow the team's existing reputation. In return the company offer an excellent salary and benefits, a dynamic, inclusive and supportive working environments, with a strong commitment to professional development and well-being. To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley

COMMERICAL LITIGATION SOLICITOR

Solicitor Property SpecialistBased - Haywards Heath - West SussexHybrid workingHourly rate : Negotiable depending on experienceContract: 6 Months onrolling contractWe are seeking a skilled and dedicated Property Specialist Solicitor to provide expert legal advice, representation, and support across the Council. This hybrid role offers flexibility while giving you the opportunity to work closely with Members, senior officers, and colleagues across the organisation, contributing to high-quality legal services that support the Council s Corporate Plan.About the RoleAs a trusted adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, represent the Council in legal proceedings, and attend public and statutory meetings where required. You will work collaboratively within Legal Services, supporting the delivery of a cost-effective, responsive, and professional service.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Provide legal advice, representation, and assistance to Members, staff, and at public meetings.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of legal matters and undertake advocacy where required.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and case law through ongoing professional development.</li><li>Advise officers on property matters including acquisitions, disposals, licences, and landlord and tenant issues.</li><li>Assist with structuring property deals, negotiating and completing transactions, and advising on Assets of Community Value, best value disposals, and Subsidy Control.</li></ul> About YouYou will bring strong professional standards, sound judgement, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be confident working independently, managing deadlines, and operating in a political environment with tact and professionalism.Essential Requirements<ul> <li>Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.</li><li>Experience working within a legal team or practice.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise, work independently, and deliver high-quality advice.</li><li>Understanding of digital approaches that enhance service delivery.</li><li>High level of personal integrity and an open, collaborative approach.</li><li>Flexibility to attend out-of-hours meetings where needed.</li></ul> To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Solicitor - Property Specialist

Legal Litigation Team Manager - NQ 6 months to 1 yearUckfield 50,000 per annumBenefits including: 25days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash . Salary will be reviewed after probation.Office Hours - Onsite 9-5/5.30pmWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Litigation Department. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee a team of 3-4 fee earners, managing workloads, processes, and performance while also handling complex and defended legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with strong leadership abilities to make a real impact in a growing practice, or a step up into a management role as a career move Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and supervise departmental workloads, task allocation, and performance.</li><li>Conduct one-to-one meetings, monitor performance, and manage annual leave.</li><li>Develop and update process plans for claims, mapping from inception to eviction.</li><li>Maintain and update departmental templates and procedures.</li><li>Ensure effective time recording and task target setting.</li><li>Liaise with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents.</li><li>Assess complaints and report to the client and Practice COLP.</li><li>Attend legal update conferences (in person or virtually).</li><li>Undertake fee-earning work, including defended and complex cases (fast track, intermediate track, multi-track).</li><li>Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court directions and orders.</li><li>Issue possession claims (online and paper applications).</li><li>Prepare notices seeking possession, applications, and advocate/counsel instructions.</li><li>Maintain accurate case management and status records.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Experience Required<ul><li>NQ 6 months to 1 year, with litigation experience (CILEX lawyers with equivalent experience considered).</li><li>Proven management experience, or the readiness to step into a management role.</li><li>Good understanding of the Civil / Litigation processes.</li><li>Strong IT skills and proficiency with case management systems.</li><li>Highly organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills.</li></ul>Apply today online for this excellent opportunity to move your career forward.This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - Tunbridge Wells - (phone number removed)Or please send your CV in confidence to (url removed).Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Team Manager (Solicitor)

This well respected and prestigious firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne, East Sussex are looking to recruit a Commercial Fee Earner to join their busy and expanding team. They have one of the leading and most established commercial law practices in Eastbourne and Hastings providing a full range of commercial services across a variety of sectors to the whole of the South East. The department provides advice across a range of commercial issues including commercial leases and licensing, business sales and purchases, planning application and business financing. They are looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2 years plus PQE, the role would involve a varied caseload from large projects through to small matters across a range of sectors. It will be an opportunity and genuine progression opportunities. In return the company are offering an excellent salary and benefits, admin backup, career progression, an established client base and a very friendly environment. To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit

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