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Trowers & Hamlins

Senior Associate – Legal Director, Leasehold Enfranchisement

Trowers & Hamlins

. Act for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants on statutory lease extension claims .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeExeter • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims, with strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement. Exhibits excellent client relationship management and communication skills, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and effective negotiation.

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Statutory Lease Extension ManagementEnfranchisement Claims HandlingClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills
Freehold Enfranchisement KnowledgeLeasehold Enfranchisement KnowledgeStatutory Lease Extension ClaimsCollective Enfranchisement ClaimsRight to Manage ClaimsLegal ComplianceReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Client FocusInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAbility to Work to Deadlines
Industry Keywords
Lexcel ProceduresProperty DisputesReal EstateConstructionLitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants on statutory lease extension claims
  • Handle collective enfranchisement claims
  • Handle Right to Manage claims
  • Advise on tenants' rights of first refusal
  • Advise on enfranchisement reform
  • Advise public- and private-sector clients on enfranchisement issues
  • Manage statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims for landlords and leaseholders
  • Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and advise clients on proposed terms
  • Build and maintain effective client relationships
  • Participate in marketing initiatives
  • Participate in firm-wide, office and departmental training sessions
  • Prepare reports for clients
  • Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
  • Collaborate within the Property Disputes team and related real estate, construction and litigation teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5+ years relevant post qualification experience, or equivalent, gained from a reputable firm
  • Strong knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement
  • Drive and enthusiasm and client focus
  • Commercial awareness
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Strong technical and communication skills, spoken and written
  • Ability to write in plain English
  • Good interpersonal, presenting and client-facing skills
  • Candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, including personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva
  • Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health upon joining the firm
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free cinema tickets
  • Health assessments
  • Equal opportunities and support for adjustments or additional support during recruitment or after the offer stage