Manchester Real Estate Disputes Managing Associate (Hybrid)

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days annual leave

Sabbatical leave options

Wellbeing subsidy

Cycle to Work

Payroll giving

CSR day

Discounts & rewards portal

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a senior Real Estate Disputes Lawyer (Managing Associate) for a Manchester-based role with hybrid working. You’ll lead high-value real estate litigation, advise on landlord/tenant disputes, and mentor junior lawyers while supporting business development.

You should have 6+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Disputes, strong client-facing skills, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes in complex matters.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious property matters.
• 6+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Disputes.
• Ability to lead significant matters with autonomy and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of real estate disputes, including high-value matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes and related actions.
• Manage litigation strategy and case progression with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Act as day-to-day adviser to clients and strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex mandates.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers; support effective delegation.

Skills

Landlord/tenant disputes

Litigation strategy

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Autonomy in leadership

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a senior Real Estate Disputes Lawyer (Managing Associate) for a Manchester-based role with hybrid working. You’ll lead high-value real estate litigation, advise on landlord/tenant disputes, and mentor junior lawyers while supporting business development.

You should have 6+ years’ PQE in Real Estate Disputes, strong client-facing skills, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes in complex matters.