Enfranchisement Solicitor

Enfranchisement Solicitor (Collective Enfranchisement Focus) - 5+ PQE

Salary: £75k+ (for the right person, our client will pay the going rate)

Location: North West London Bonus Potential

Our client is a well-established, specialist practice with a strong reputation in residential leasehold work. They are looking to hire an experienced Enfranchisement Solicitor with 5+ years' experience in collective enfranchisement to strengthen their North West London team.

This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants a long-term platform: the current Head of Department is planning to retire in 2-3 years, and the firm will be looking to develop a clear successor.

You'll join a busy, supportive team handling a high-quality enfranchisement caseload, with the autonomy to run matters end-to-end and the backing of a firm that values technical excellence, clarity, and long-term client relationships.

• Managing a caseload of leasehold enfranchisement matters from instruction through to completion
• Advising on collective enfranchisement, lease extensions, and freehold acquisitions/disposals
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation including notices, deeds, contracts and settlement agreements
• Liaising with surveyors, managing agents, lenders, counsel and opposing solicitors
• Supporting business development through excellent service and repeat-client work (where appropriate)

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 5+ years' PQE with strong, demonstrable enfranchisement experience
• Ideally5+ years' experience specifically in collective enfranchisement
• Confident running files with minimal supervision, including:
  • Leasehold Reform Act matters (as applicable to enfranchisement/lease extensions)
  • Notices and statutory timetables
  • Negotiation and settlement strategy
• Strong technical drafting and advisory skills
• Professional, client-focused communication and a collaborative approach

• North West London office-based role

• £75k+ (going rate paid for the right person)
• Bonus potential (role/firm dependent)
• 25+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension contribution
• Professional development support (CPD and ongoing training)
• Clear progression pathway, with genuineHead of Department succession potential over the next 2-3 years