Dispute Resolution & Litigation Solicitor

VANRATH; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a Dispute Resolution & Litigation Solicitor in Belfast for a permanent hybrid role. The position focuses on property and conveyancing disputes, advising lenders and financial institutions, and managing matters from instruction to resolution.

You will work with experienced Partners, manage your own caseload, draft pleadings and statements, and develop specialist real estate litigation expertise within a growing Belfast team.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE in dispute resolution or property litigation.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with conveyancing disputes and lender matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property and conveyancing-related disputes from instruction to resolution.
• Advise lender and financial institution clients on title defects, mortgage fraud and disputes.
• Handle residential and commercial conveyancing disputes.
• Investigate title issues and advise on litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents.
• Assist with negotiations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Support business development within the Belfast team.

Skills

1+ PQE

Dispute Resolution

Property Litigation

Strong drafting

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Solicitor

Belfast | 1+ PQE | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Looking for your next move in Dispute Resolution? An opportunity to join a growing Belfast team, work on high-quality matters and develop your expertise within an established legal practice.

I am working with a well-established law firm in Belfast that is looking to strengthen its Dispute Resolution team with the appointment of a Solicitor with at least one year's post-qualification experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a growing team, gaining exposure to an interesting and varied caseload involving property litigation, conveyancing disputes and financial services work.

You'll work alongside experienced Partners and legal professionals, acting for an impressive client base that includes major lenders, financial institutions and large national and international businesses.

With ambitious plans for continued growth, this is a particularly good opportunity to join a team where you can take ownership of your work, develop specialist expertise and play a meaningful role in its ongoing success.

The Role

The position will primarily focus on property and conveyancing-related disputes, with a particular emphasis on acting for lenders and financial institutions in relation to the sale of recovered properties.

Alongside this, there will be opportunities to gain exposure to a broader range of real estate and commercial litigation matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of property and conveyancing-related disputes from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advising lender and financial institution clients on title defects, mortgage fraud, professional negligence and property transaction disputes.
• Handling disputes arising from residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Investigating complex title issues and advising on appropriate litigation strategies.
• Managing recovered property sale matters, ensuring files progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, legal correspondence and settlement documentation.
• Assisting with negotiations, mediations and court proceedings where required.
• Working closely with clients and colleagues to achieve commercially focused and pragmatic outcomes.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the Belfast team.

There is also scope to become involved in title rectification, financial services disputes and wider real estate litigation.

What They're Looking For

The firm is keen to speak with Solicitors who have at least 1 year PQE and experience in Dispute Resolution, Litigation or Property Litigation.

Ideally, you will have:

• A good working knowledge of the conveyancing process.
• Experience managing property, conveyancing or related litigation matters.
• The ability to manage your own workload and progress files independently.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• A commercially minded approach and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• The ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Experience dealing with recovered property sales on behalf of lenders or financial institutions would be advantageous, but is by no means essential.

The key requirement is a solid understanding of conveyancing and an interest in developing your experience within property-related litigation.

What's On Offer?

Beyond the quality of work and client exposure, this is an opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be recognised.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Quality of work: Exposure to complex and interesting matters for major lenders, financial institutions and leading businesses.
• Career development: The opportunity to develop specialist expertise alongside experienced Partners and an established legal team.
• Responsibility: Genuine involvement in managing matters and developing client relationships.
• Hybrid working: Flexibility to work between the office and home.
• Team environment: A collaborative and supportive culture within a growing Belfast practice.
• Competitive package: Attractive remuneration alongside a comprehensive and flexible benefits offering.