NQ Property Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 law firm in Leeds is seeking a newly qualified Property Litigation Solicitor for its Dispute Resolution team. This role offers involvement in a diverse range of property litigation cases and opportunities for exceptional mentorship and career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Exceptional mentoring and training

Hybrid working options

Clear pathway for career progression

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor with strong litigation experience.
• Seat in property litigation or strong real estate experience desired.
• Proactive, solutions-focused team player.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters.
• Advising a broad client base including major landlords and developers.
• Working closely with senior team members on high-value disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ – up to 2 years PQE)

Job description

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Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor (NQ)

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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