Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor (Commercial & Leasehold Disputes)
Location: North Manchester
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: Full Time (3/2 Split)
We are seeking a top-quality Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked team in North Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor with expertise in long leasehold and block property disputes to work on high-profile, complex matters and help grow a market-leading practice.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with the head of the property litigation team on a mix of commercial property dispute resolution and long leasehold/block property disputes. You will manage and oversee a skilled paralegal handling the bulk of service charge and ground rent recovery work, ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Advising on and handling disputes arising under long leases, including:
Service charge and ground rent recovery
Right to manage
Collective enfranchisement
Freehold acquisition and lease extensions (excluding transactional aspects)
Section 20 consultations
Compliance with the Building Safety Act
Acting for a broad range of high-profile clients on complex and high-value property litigation matters
Mentoring and supervising paralegal support to ensure seamless workflow and high standards
Contributing to the growth and development of the property litigation practice
Building and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
The Candidate
We are looking for a solicitor with:
Strong experience in long leasehold and block property litigation
Proven ability to handle complex disputes with commercial awareness and technical expertise
Motivation to help grow and develop a market-leading practice
Strong leadership skills to manage and oversee junior team members
Flexibility regarding PQE; more important is demonstrable expertise in this specialist areWhy Join
Work within a highly regarded team ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
Exposure to high-profile, complex matters and influential clients
Strong career progression opportunities for the right candidate
Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team environmenThis is a rare opportunity for a superstar property litigator to join a market-leading team and make a significant impact in a niche, high-demand area of law if you would like to apply for this position please contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge