Real Estate Disputes Solicitor (1-5 PQE)
Location: Manchester or Leeds with flexible hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
The Opportunity
A top 50 national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Litigation team in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in commercial and residential property disputes to join a well-established national team known for acting on complex and high-value real estate litigation matters.
The team advises a broad client base including investors, developers, retailers, banks, corporate occupiers and insolvency practitioners on a wide range of contentious property matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work while benefiting from strong support, supervision and long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative national team.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters across a broad range of real estate disputes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a varied caseload of commercial and residential property litigation matters
* Handling landlord and tenant disputes
* Acting for investors, developers, retailers and corporate occupiers
* Advising on insolvency-related property litigation and mortgage disputes
* Working closely with Law of Property Act Receivers and lender clients
* Attending hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations
* Drafting pleadings, applications and litigation documentation
* Supervising and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate
* Supporting business development initiatives and team growth
* Maintaining strong client relationships through commercially focused advice
Candidate Requirements
The firm is keen to speak with ambitious Property Litigation Solicitors who are looking to develop their careers within a highly respected national disputes practice.
You will be:
* A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 1-5 years PQE
* Experienced in commercial and/or residential property litigation
* Confident managing your own caseload
* Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
* Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
* A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
* Enthusiastic about business development and long-term progression
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced and supportive environment
Types of Work
The caseload may include:
* Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
* Residential possession and tenancy matters
* Dilapidations disputes
* Lease disputes
* Insolvency-related property litigation
* Mortgage possession and recovery matters
* Property-related contractual disputes
* General commercial and residential real estate disputes
Team & Culture
You will join a nationally recognised Real Estate Disputes team within a large and highly regarded UK law firm known for its collaborative culture and strong internal support network.
* National team with strong partner support and mentoring
* High-quality and complex property litigation work
* Strong emphasis on collaboration and development
* Flexible and hybrid working culture
* Excellent internal progression opportunities
* Inclusive and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to work closely with wider restructuring and insolvency teams
Benefits & Package
* Flexible hybrid working arrangement
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Generous pension scheme
* Private healthcare and digital GP access
* Paid volunteering days
* Strong wellbeing and mental health support initiatives
* Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to join a leading national practice with a strong reputation in the real estate disputes market.
The role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent support and mentoring, flexible working, and genuine long-term progression within a collaborative and well-resourced team.
If you are a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor looking for a role combining quality work, flexibility and career development, I’d love to hear from you.
Niamh Nolan
07917 851628