Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor / Legal Executive 

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £60,000

Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent

Experience required: Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal with a strong background in property litigation to join a growing team at a leading full-service law firm.

This is a chance to work within a dynamic, collaborative department led by a nationally recognised partner. You'll manage a varied caseload with autonomy while benefiting from expert guidance and exposure to high-quality work across both property and private litigation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Case Management:
  • Independently manage a diverse caseload of property litigation matters
  • Handle a broad spectrum of disputes with confidence
  • Manage cases from instruction through to resolution
  • Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to the highest standard
• Legal Advisory:
  • Provide strategic legal advice to a varied client base
  • Advise on complex property disputes and litigation strategy
  • Offer clear guidance on legal options and likely outcomes
  • Keep clients informed throughout the litigation process
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with colleagues across contentious probate and private litigation
  • Work closely with the nationally recognised partner leading the department
  • Share knowledge and expertise across the team
  • Contribute to the development of the department
• Dispute Resolution:
  • Handle overage disputes
  • Manage easement matters
  • Deal with lease renewals, dilapidations, forfeiture, and relief
  • Conduct possession claims (residential and commercial)
  • Resolve service charge disputes
  • Advise on leasehold enfranchisement
  • Manage co-ownership disputes
• Professional Excellence:
  • Demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines confidently
  • Maintain technical excellence across all matters
  • Keep up to date with changes in property law and litigation practice

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), or
  • Experienced Paralegal who has previously carried a caseload, or
  • Equivalent legal experience in property litigation
  • Strong background in property litigation matters
  • Proven track record of managing cases independently
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Confident in managing high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
• Ability to handle a broad spectrum of property disputes
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple areas of property litigation (overage, easements, lease renewals, possession claims, etc.)
• Knowledge of contentious probate or private litigation
• Court experience and advocacy skills
• Interest in business development

Personal Attributes:

• Confident and self-motivated
• Collaborative team player
• Resilient under pressure
• Professional and client-focused
• Ambitious and keen to develop
• Strong work ethic

Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience and qualification level)
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

Professional Development:

• Real opportunity to join a high-performing department
• Work with a nationally recognised partner
• Expert guidance and mentoring
• Exposure to high-quality work across property and private litigation
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload
• Clear career progression pathway

Working Environment:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive leadership
• Genuinely collaborative culture
• Dynamic and growing department
• Well-established, full-service law firm with strong regional presence
• Modern office facilities in Manchester

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence in property litigation. They are known for their supportive leadership, genuinely collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development.

The property litigation team is led by a nationally recognised partner and is experiencing significant growth. This presents an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing department where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from expert guidance and exposure to high-quality work.

The firm values collaboration and encourages knowledge-sharing across contentious probate and private litigation, providing a well-rounded experience and opportunities for professional development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Manchester
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working available

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal with a strong background in property litigation looking to join a dynamic, high-performing team led by a nationally recognised partner, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Email: lee.hawthorne--
Phone:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.