Job Description
Property Litigation Solicitor (Senior Associate to Director Level)
Leeds - Hybrid Working
Tier 2 Legal 500 Firm
Competitive Salary + Benefits (From £80,000+)
An established and forward-thinking legal practice is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team. This opportunity is suited to a solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE who is looking to take on a senior role within a collaborative and ambitious environment, with scope to support and guide junior colleagues.
The team works closely with the wider real estate department and handles a broad spectrum of complex and high-value matters.
The Role:
In this role, you will handle a broad range of property-related disputes and advisory matters, including:
* Managing landlord and tenant issues across commercial portfolios, such as lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, and break options
* Advising on property rights matters including easements, option agreements, and restrictive covenants
* Supporting developer clients with site acquisition strategies and securing vacant possession
* Handling matters relating to secured lending, including repossession cases
* You will take ownership of a varied caseload while contributing to the continued development of client relationships
* The position also involves mentoring junior lawyers and playing an active role in team supervision.
Essential Requirements:
* 6+ PQE
* Solid experience within a property litigation or real estate disputes team, ideally acting for commercial clients
* Strong technical knowledge across a range of landlord and tenant matters
* Confidence managing a busy and diverse caseload with minimal supervision
* A proactive approach to client service and business development
* The ability and interest to support and develop more junior team members
* Commercially aware, organised, and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Generous annual leave entitlement with additional flexible options
* Private medical cover
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension contributions
* Life assurance
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Access to lifestyle and retail discounts
* Cycle-to-work and travel support schemes