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Job Title: Property Litigator (4-5 PQE)
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Property Litigator with 4-5 years' post-qualification experience to join a busy and supportive Property Disputes team based in Leeds. This role offers responsibility, autonomy, and a varied caseload, while working within a collaborative and inclusive environment that values both technical expertise and client relationships.
The Role
As a Property Litigator, you will manage a wide range of property-related disputes, including:
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes (including rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidations, and forfeiture)
- Easements and rights of way
- Adverse possession claims
- Restrictive covenants
- Rights to light and other land-related disputes
You will be trusted with direct responsibility for your own caseload while benefiting from the support and knowledge-sharing of the wider team. The role involves advising a broad and varied client base across sectors, delivering practical and commercial solutions to complex property disputes.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- 4-5 years' PQE with a strong background in commercial property litigation
- Solid technical knowledge across a range of property dispute matters
- A client-focused approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A commitment to providing high-quality legal services with a commercial outlook
What's on Offer
Alongside a competitive salary, the role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with discounted offers
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigator seeking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to handle a broad range of quality disputes, develop strong client relationships, and work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If this role sounds of interest to you or you would like some additional information please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge
