NQ Property Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is hiring a newly qualified Property Litigation Solicitor to join a top-ranked team in Leeds. This role offers a chance to handle diverse property disputes and advance your career with exceptional training and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Exceptional mentoring and training

Clear pathway for career progression

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor (NQ – up to 2 years PQE) with strong litigation experience.
• A seat in property litigation or strong litigation and real estate experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes.
• Advising a broad client base including major landlords, corporate bodies, and landowners.
• Working closely with senior team members on complex, high-value disputes.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Client-facing communication

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ)
Location: Central Leeds/Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Firm: Leading Legal 500 Ranked Law Firm
Are you a newly qualified solicitor with a passion for property litigation? Ready to kick-start your legal career with one of the UK’s most respected Legal 500 firms? We want to hear from you.

The Opportunity
Our client, a top-ranking Legal 500 firm based in the heart of Leeds, is seeking an ambitious and driven NQ Property Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded Dispute Resolution team. This is a rare opportunity to join a team consistently recognised for excellence in commercial and residential property disputes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, boundary and rights of way issues, lease renewals, and possession proceedings
• Advising a broad client base including major landlords, corporate bodies, developers, retailers, and landowners
• Working closely with senior team members on complex, high-value disputes
• Supporting with business development and client relationship management initiatives

About You

• Recently qualified solicitor (NQ – up to 2 years PQE), with strong litigation experience gained during training
• A seat in property litigation (or strong litigation and real estate experience) is desirable
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing communication abilities
• A team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• A chance to join a nationally recognised Property Litigation team
• Exceptional mentoring and training from leading experts in the field
• A clear pathway for career progression in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package

Apply Now

Take the next step in your legal career. To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter, or contact Amy Turner ([e-mail]) in confidence for more information.