A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join its team as Head of Department on a locum basis in Southend-On-Sea, Essex.

This position will cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function, manage a team and provide expert advice across a broad range of landlord and tenant matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the department, managing complex caseloads and ensuring high-quality legal support is delivered to clients and internal stakeholders.

The Role

You will lead the Landlord & Tenant function, including:

• Managing and supervising the day-to-day operation of the department
• Handling a varied caseload of landlord and tenant matters
• Providing strategic and practical legal advice to landlords, property managers and internal teams
• Advising on residential tenancy matters, possession proceedings, lease issues a...