Property Litigation 2+

BCL Legal; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting a Property Litigation Associate on a 2-6 PQE level for a leading North West law firm offering hybrid working. You will handle a varied caseload and work alongside partners on commercial property disputes.

This role suits a solicitor with a genuine commitment to property litigation, excellent technical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage smaller files independently while supporting senior lawyers on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-6 years' PQE.
• Strong property litigation experience within a recognised regional, national or specialist practice.
• Genuine specialism and commitment to property litigation.
• Excellent technical and litigation skills.
• Experience supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while managing smaller files independently.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers while managing your own caseload under supervision.
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious property matters.
• Contribute to client relationship management and the wider growth of the department.

Skills

Property litigation

2-6 PQE

Job description

Property Litigation Associate | 2-6 PQE | Leading North West Law Firm | Hybrid Working

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded and award-winning law firm in the North West. This is an ideal role for a lawyer with 2-6 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a specialist property litigation team recognised for its expertise and quality of work.

This well-established, independent law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to businesses, investors, developers and individuals. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative culture and is committed to investing in the long-term success of its people.

The Opportunity

Joining a specialist Property Litigation team, you will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers while also managing your own caseload under supervision. The team advises a broad range of clients, including commercial landlords, property investors, developers, business owners and entrepreneurs, on a wide variety of complex and high-value property disputes.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, advisING clients on a broad range of contentious property matters, including:

• Commercial property disputes
• Developer and construction-related property disputes
• Break notices
• Dilapidations claims
• Lease forfeiture matters
• Commercial rent arrears recovery
• Contested and uncontested lease renewal applications
• Commercial rent review disputes
• Residential possession proceedings
• Residential lease extension matters
• Trespass and nuisance claims
• Easement and rights of way disputes
• Rights of first refusal
• Property ownership disputes
• Service charge disputes
• Vesting order applications

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to client relationship management, business development initiatives and the wider growth of the department.

About You

Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-6 years' PQE

Strong property litigation experience gained within a recognised regional, national or specialist practice

A genuine specialism and commitment to property litigation

Excellent technical and litigation skills

Experience supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while managing smaller files independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious law firm that is committed to maintaining a supportive culture and healthy work-life balance.

If you are a Property Litigation Solicitor seeking the next step in your career and would like to join a respected firm offering excellent work, genuine progression and a positive culture, we would be delighted to hear from you.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.