Banking Litigation Associate/Senior Associate - Property Litigation Background - Newcastle

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Banking Litigation Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers autonomy, a high-quality caseload, and the chance to specialize in a niche area within banking and property litigation. Candidates with a strong background in property litigation or banking litigation are encouraged to apply. The firm provides excellent support and clear progression pathways within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong property litigation experience in areas such as title rectification and repossession-linked matters.
• Experience in banking litigation will be considered.
• 6-9 years' PQE in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including title rectification and boundary disputes.
• Work on property-related lender issues and repossession-linked matters.
• Manage complex banking disputes escalated from the firm's mortgage/rent arrears team.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Banking litigation experience

Confidence handling complex disputes

Proactive mindset

Job description

Banking Litigation Associate / Senior Associate Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

(Property Litigation Background Welcome)

A leading national law firm with a strong lender services offering is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding Banking & Litigation team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a role with genuine autonomy, high-quality work, and a niche specialism that you can truly make your own.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates based in the North East.

THE ROLE

This position sits within a well-established lender-focused litigation team that handles a wide range of matters for major financial institutions. While the work covers general banking litigation, there is a particularly strong property litigation element – making this an outstanding fit for a lawyer with 6–9 years’ experience in property-related disputes.

You will handle a varied and interesting caseload that may include:

• Title rectification
• Boundary disputes and title discrepancies
• Property-related lender issues
• Lease extension work as lenders become increasingly cautious
• Repossession-linked matters flowing into the conveyancing side
• More complex banking disputes escalated from the firm’s volume-focused mortgage/rent arrears team

This is a practice area with significant demand, giving the incoming lawyer the opportunity to become the go-to specialist within the team.

The broader lender services practice includes a process-driven banking litigation team, with technical matters referred into this specialist group – offering consistent workflow and excellent complexity.

WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

The firm is open to two key profiles:

• Associate (approx. 6–7 PQE)
• Senior Associate (approx. 8–9 PQE)

They are particularly interested in individuals with:

• Strong property litigation experience (title rectification, boundaries, easements, title issues, repossession-linked matters)
• OR a background in banking litigation
• Confidence handling complex, technical disputes
• A proactive mindset and desire to build a niche practice area

Property litigation specialists considering a move into banking litigation will be fully supported.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• A high-demand niche area you can take ownership of
• Excellent exposure to complex lender work
• A balance of property and banking litigation
• A supportive team environment with strong partner backing
• Clear progression pathways at both Associate and Senior Associate level
• National-quality work within a close-knit regional team

We are looking to fill this vacancy asap, so if you wish to apply/find out more information, please call Beth Livings at QED Legal today for an informal/confidential chat!