Landlord & Tenant Solicitor

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/606843fb-8fe2-412f-9b7d-4bbd3c4428ae/7f2993ca-1ed5-426b-b570-0c479ff8030e/woodstock-property-law-2021-logo-640w.png] Location: 1 day per month in our Poole office ABOUT WOODSTOCK LEGAL SERVICES: Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, and doing things differently in the legal world. We've gathered our wisdom from years of legal experience and paired it with a willingness to break the mold. At Woodstock, you’ll be part of a people-first culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your contribution really matters. We invest in our internal teams because we know they’re the engine that keeps everything running and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially-minded Solicitor to join a fast paced team specialising in landlord and tenant and debt recovery matters. Managing your own caseload from instruction through to enforcement, you will ensure matters progress efficiently while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence. You’ll be trusted to take full ownership of your files, drive the team’s commercial success, and deliver a responsive, strategic service to our clients. This role offers the autonomy to manage a varied and complex caseload within a collaborative, performance-driven environment. As a valued member of the firm, you will benefit from: - Opportunities to lead client training sessions, spearhead process improvements through legal technology, and contribute directly to business development initiatives. - A collaborative and supportive team environment where expertise is shared and success is celebrated. - Genuine career progression opportunities as the team continues to expand, with a clear pathway for professional advancement. Responsibilities CASE MANAGEMENT & LEGAL STRATEGY - Autonomously manage a diverse caseload of possession matters (standard and complex/defended) and debt recovery instructions from inception to enforcement. - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing high-level strategic advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. - Draft complex pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel; represent clients at hearings where appropriate. - Supervise and mentor paralegals or junior fee-earners, ensuring the quality and accuracy of their output. - Ensure rigorous adherence to Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), court deadlines, and bespoke client Service Level Agreements (SLAs). COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Consistently meet or exceed individual monthly billing and time-recording targets. - Take full accountability for the financial lifecycle of files, including proactive WIP management, disbursements, and debt recovery on unpaid invoices. - Identify and pursue business development opportunities to expand the firm’s landlord and tenant or debt recovery portfolio. - Contribute to the firm’s profitability by optimizing file-handling processes and ensuring cost-effective matter management. LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Landlord and Tenant law, with a deep understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act and its practical implications for clients. - Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions and provide technical guidance to the wider team on emerging legislative trends. - Ensure total compliance with SRA standards and internal risk management protocols. - Maintain a proactive approach to CPD, focusing on high-level technical mastery and strategic litigation tactics. WHAT YOU'LL BRING - Strong working knowledge of possession proceedings and notice requirements - Confidence handling a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines - Commercial awareness, with a focus on efficiency - Excellent attention to detail and drafting skills - A proactive, solutions-focused appr