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Trowers & Hamlins

Senior Associate – Legal Director, Leasehold Enfranchisement

Trowers & Hamlins

. Support the leasehold enfranchisement team within Property Disputes .

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

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of freehold and leasehold enfranchisement, with a strong focus on managing statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims. Capable of building effective client relationships while providing expert advice on enfranchisement issues and reforms.

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Freehold And Leasehold EnfranchisementStatutory Lease Extension ClaimsClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills
Leasehold EnfranchisementStatutory Claims ManagementLegal AdvisingClient ReportingFile Management Compliance
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsClient-Facing SkillsPresentation SkillsDeadline Management
Industry Keywords
Property DisputesEnfranchisement ReformTenants' RightsCollective EnfranchisementRight To Manage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the leasehold enfranchisement team within Property Disputes
  • Act for large estate landlords, investors, developers and tenants
  • Handle 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 client reports
  • Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

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 is essential
  • Drive, enthusiasm and client focus
  • Commercial awareness
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Strong technical and communication skills, spoken and written, including the ability to write in plain English
  • Good interpersonal, presenting and client-facing skills

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 equity, diversity and inclusion commitment
  • Recruitment-process adjustments or additional support available
  • Employment screening background checks, including personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate