Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ to 6 PQE)

Manchester – £48,000 - £68,000

A highly regarded North West law firm is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ-6 PQE) to join its growing Land and Property Dispute Resolution team.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Legal 500 recognised team acting for a diverse client base including property developers, investors, commercial occupiers, businesses and private individuals across a broad range of contentious property matters.

The Role
You will handle a varied caseload of property disputes while working alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on complex matters, including:
  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Lease renewals
  • Dilapidations claims
  • Break notices and forfeiture
  • Possession proceedings
  • Easements and restrictive covenants
  • Rights of light disputes
  • Trespass and boundary disputes
  • Property-related contractual disputes
  • Professional negligence claims involving property professionals
The role offers excellent exposure to high-quality work, strong technical development and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

About You
Applications are welcomed from NQ to 6 years' PQE Solicitors who can demonstrate:
  • Experience in litigation, ideally property litigation
  • Strong drafting and advocacy skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • The ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service
  • An interest in business development and building professional relationships
Candidates with broader commercial litigation or property-related disputes experience who are looking to specialise in property litigation are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?
  • High-quality and varied property litigation work
  • Legal 500 recognised team
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Flexible and hybrid working
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch directly.
 

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Huw Flanagan-Roberts

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

huw@douglas-scott.co.uk

Huw Flanagan-Roberts is a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having joined the team under a year ago. With a background in sales management and a design degree, Huw has a unique combination of skills that he uses to build strong relationships with clients and candidates in the legal sector. Inspired by his personal connection to law through his marriage to a corporate lawyer, he is comfortable navigating legal terminology and helping candidates and clients in their career journeys. Outside of work, Huw grew up in Wales and speaks Welsh almost fluently, a skill he enjoys using when visiting his homeland.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Property Litigation
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £48,000 - £68,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 1357916

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