Associate - Property Disputes 2+ PQE

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal in Manchester is recruiting a Property Litigation Associate to join a leading real estate disputes practice within a top international law firm, hybrid working. You will handle a varied caseload for developers, investors, landlords and occupiers, with exposure to high-profile disputes across public and private sectors.

The role requires 2+ years' PQE in Property Litigation or Real Estate Disputes and strong client management, communication and commercial awareness, plus a

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in Property Litigation or Real Estate Disputes.
• Experience in a reputable regional, national or international law firm.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to team working.
• Enthusiasm for business development and networking.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a varied caseload of property disputes, including commercial landlord/tenant disputes and Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters.
• Handle break notices, alienation issues and dilapidations, development-related disputes and rights to light matters.
• Assist in property contract disputes, property-related insolvency matters, and easements/rightsof way disputes.
• Support client relationship management and contribute to business development and growth of the firm’s North West presence.

Skills

Property Litigation

Real Estate Disputes

Client Management

Business Development

Team Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Manchester | Leading International Law Firm | Hybrid Working

Are you a Property Litigation Lawyer looking to join a nationally recognised real estate disputes practice? This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly regarded team within a leading international law firm, working on complex and high-profile property disputes for a diverse client base across the public and private sectors.

The Opportunity

Joining a market-leading Real Estate Disputes team, you will work alongside experienced specialists advising developers, investors, landlords, insurers and commercial occupiers on a broad range of contentious property matters.

The team has built a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice and works closely with colleagues across real estate, construction, projects and wider litigation practices. Collaboration is at the heart of the team's success, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and exposure to high-quality work.

The Role

You will advise on a varied caseload of property disputes, including:

• Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters
• Break notices, alienation issues and dilapidations claims
• Development-related disputes and strategic development advice
• Rights to light disputes for developers and insurers
• Property contract disputes
• Property-related insolvency matters
• Easements, rights of way and restrictive covenant disputes
• Adverse possession claims
• Residential landlord and tenant matters where required

You will also play an active role supporting in client relationship management, business development and supporting the continued growth of the firm's North West presence.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:2+ years' PQE in Property Litigation or Real Estate Disputes

• Experience gained within a reputable regional, national or international law firm
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A collaborative and proactive approach to team working
• A genuine enthusiasm for business development and networking

What's on Offer?

• High-quality and varied property disputes work
• Exposure to nationally significant clients and projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear career development framework and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Additional wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, health assessments and lifestyle perks

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigation Associate seeking high-quality work, strong career progression and the chance to join one of the UK's leading real estate disputes teams in Manchester.