Full job descriptionReal Estate Disputes Solicitor (1-5 PQE)
Location: Manchester or Leeds with flexible hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE


The Opportunity
A top 50 national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Litigation team in Manchester.


This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in commercial and residential property disputes to join a well-established national team known for acting on complex and high-value real estate litigation matters.


The team advises a broad client base including investors, developers, retailers, banks, corporate occupiers and insolvency practitioners on a wide range of contentious property matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work while benefiting from strong support, supervision and long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative national team.


The Role
You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters across a broad range of real estate disputes.


Key responsibilities include:
*Managing a varied caseload of commercial and residential property litigation matters
*Handling landlord and tenant disputes
*Acting for investors, developers, retailers and corporate occupiers
*Advising on insolvency-related property litigation and mortgage disputes
*Working closely with Law of Property Act Receivers and lender clients
*Attending hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations
*Drafting pleadings, applications and litigation documentation
*Supervising and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate
*Supporting business development initiatives and team growth
*Maintaining strong client relationships through commercially focused advice


Candidate Requirements
The firm is keen to speak with ambitious Property Litigation Solicitors who are looking to develop their careers within a highly respected national disputes practice.


You will be:
*A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 1-5 years PQE
*Experienced in commercial and/or residential property litigation
*Confident managing your own caseload
*Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
*Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
*A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
*Enthusiastic about business development and long-term progression
*Comfortable working within a fast-paced and supportive environment


Types of Work
The caseload may include:
*Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
*Residential possession and tenancy matters
*Dilapidations disputes
*Lease disputes
*Insolvency-related property litigation
*Mortgage possession and recovery matters
*Property-related contractual disputes
*General commercial and residential real estate disputes


Team & Culture
You will join a nationally recognised Real Estate Disputes team within a large and highly regarded UK law firm known for its collaborative culture and strong internal support network.


*National team with strong partner support and mentoring
*High-quality and complex property litigation work
*Strong emphasis on collaboration and development
*Flexible and hybrid working culture
*Excellent internal progression opportunities
*Inclusive and supportive working environment
*Opportunity to work closely with wider restructuring and insolvency teams


Benefits & Package
*Flexible hybrid working arrangement
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Option to purchase additional annual leave
*Generous pension scheme
*Private healthcare and digital GP access
*Paid volunteering days
*Strong wellbeing and mental health support initiatives
*Excellent long-term career progression opportunities


Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to join a leading national practice with a strong reputation in the real estate disputes market.


The role offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent support and mentoring, flexible working, and genuine long-term progression within a collaborative and well-resourced team.


If you are a Real Estate Disputes Solicitor looking for a role combining quality work, flexibility and career development, I’d love to hear from you.