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