Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor – Manchester

You'll join the Manchester-based Property Litigation team, part of a national Real Estate Litigation group that is one of the largest in the UK, comprising over 20 lawyers across Leeds, London and Manchester.

Work will include:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Lease renewals (contested and uncontested)
• Break notices, forfeiture and possession actions
• Telecoms disputes
• Complex dilapidations claims
• Development-related disputes
• Strategic litigation for large-scale occupiers and landlords

At Junior Associate level, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of disputes and benefit from direct Partner supervision. You’ll be given real responsibility early, with support to help you grow and eventually run your own matters.

At Senior/Managing Associate level, you'll take a lead on complex cases, supervise junior colleagues and act as a key contact for major clients. You’ll have the chance to play a strategic role in client relationships and business development across the firm’s national Real Estate division.

What The firm is Looking For

• For Junior Associate: 1+ PQE with experience in property litigation or strong interest in developing a specialism in this area
• For Senior/Managing Associate: 5+ PQE with a proven track record of handling real estate disputes and client relationships, with supervisory experience preferred
• Strong academics and training from a recognised national or regional firm
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-led approach to client advice
• The resilience and ambition to thrive in a team that blends high performance with genuine camaraderie

What’s On Offer?

• Top-tier salary and benefits package
• Generous discretionary bonus
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Realistic and achievable career progression
• Supportive and approachable Partners
• Clear commitment to wellbeing, with initiatives including:
• Mental Health Champions
• Mindful Business Charter signatory
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• Optional private medical, dental and health screenings
• Annual volunteering day and strong CSR commitment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a property disputes lawyer at either Associate or Managing Associate level to join a market-leading practice at a firm that blends prestige with approachability. If you'd like a confidential chat about the team, culture or fit, I’d be happy to share more detail.

Seniority Level:

• Associate

Industry:

• Legal Services
• Law Practice

Employment Type:

• Full-time

Job Functions:

• Legal

Skills:

• Property Law
• Landlord/Tenant Matters
• Working with Landlords
• Estate Disputes
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution
• Litigation

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