NQ Vacancy - Newcastle - Property Litigation - Top 100 Firm

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Newcastle seeks a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their Property Dispute Resolution team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a top-tier firm known for handling complex real estate disputes. The firm promotes a supportive culture and genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for newly qualified solicitors to thrive.

Benefits

High-quality work

Excellent mentoring and development

Hybrid working

Inclusive values

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or qualifying in 2025.
• Completed a seat in property litigation or relevant experience as a paralegal or trainee.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on residential landlord and tenant law and property disputes.
• Handle long leasehold and short-term tenancy disputes.
• Collaborate with transactional teams.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Commercial awareness

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Newly Qualified Property Litigation Solicitor – Newcastle Top-Tier National Law Firm – Real Estate Disputes Team
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid Working Available)
Permanent | Full-Time | NQ Opportunity


We're working with a leading national law firm that is currently seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its highly respected Property Dispute Resolution team, one of the largest and most established in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your post-qualification career in a high-performing, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity You’ll be part of a national team advising a wide range of clients on residential landlord and tenant law and broader contentious property issues. These include:

• Long leasehold and short-term tenancy disputes
  
  
• Possession and trespass actions
  
  
• Disrepair and property management litigation
  
  
• Telecoms issues
  
  
• Licensing, injunctions, and advisory work
  
  

The firm boasts an impressive client base, including national property investors, public and quasi-public bodies, FTSE 250 companies, charities, PRS, Build to Rent, student housing, and local government bodies.

You’ll also work closely with the real estate transactional team, gaining exposure to a seamless client service model and the opportunity to develop strong cross-discipline relationships.

What They're Looking For The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or qualifying in 2025)
  
  
• Have completed a seat in property litigation or gained strong relevant experience in a paralegal or trainee capacity
  
  
• Demonstrate excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills
  
  
• Show commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
  
  
• Be a proactive team player, able to work across offices and disciplines
  
  

Why Apply?

• Top-quality work: Join a recognised leader in real estate disputes, with access to complex and interesting work from day one
  
  
• Supportive culture: Excellent mentoring and development within a collaborative, non-hierarchical team
  
  
• Genuine flexibility: Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance
  
  
• Inclusive values: Strong DEI and wellbeing programmes, with an open and people-first culture
  
  
• Career growth: Real opportunities to progress in a specialist area of law with increasing demand
  
  

To apply confidentially or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal via the details provided.