Property Litigation - Associate

Clarke Willmott; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their thriving Property Litigation team in Manchester. This role requires a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of experience in property litigation, focusing on residential property disputes and supporting a diverse range of clients. The firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth and a variety of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in property litigation.
• Demonstrate initiative and drive.
• Ability to build strong local professional connections.

Responsibilities

• Focus on leasehold management and residential property disputes.
• Support the wider team with commercial property disputes.
• Act for a variety of clients including household names and social housing providers.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Client-focused approach

Strong organisational skills

Business development involvement

Education

Qualified solicitor

High level of academic achievement

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Associate/Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 year’s post qualification experience to join our thriving national Property Litigation team. Experience or an interest in Residential Property Disputes is essential.

We are one of the largest Property Litigation teams in the UK and are consistently ranked highly by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. With national presence, our Property Litigation team is led by seven Partners and is further supported by three Senior Associates, four Associates, two Solicitors and a Legal Executive. There is also two trainee Solicitors, a Paralegal and Secretarial support.

We provide proactive strategic advice to a range of property owners, occupiers and funders. We advise in relation to a wide range of disputes including landlord and tenant matters (leasehold management, rent reviews, dilapidations, lease renewals, service charge disputes etc.), building and development, land acquisitions, strategic options, possession actions, purchaser claims and trespass and squatter actions.

Day To Day, You’ll Be Successful In This Role By

• A focus on leasehold management and residential property disputes, whilst also supporting the wider team occasionally with a variety of commercial property disputes.
• Acting for a spread of household name clients, social housing providers, property owners, managers and individuals.
• Joining an ambitious and enthusiastic team which is determined to provide the best possible results for its clients, yet remains a friendly, supportive environment that encourages development.
• Receiving plenty of guidance and encouragement from highly regarded lawyers to develop expertise on a wide range of property litigation work.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

The Role Is Right For You If

• You are a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of experience working within property litigation.
• You possess a strong intellect evidenced by a high level of academic achievement, and demonstrate initiative, drive and excellent organisational skills.
• You are a genuine team player with a client‑focused approach and a keenness to become involved in business development activities, building strong local professional connections.
• Join as a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of our highly regarded and talented Property Litigation team.

About Us

Who We Are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

What We Can Offer You

• A career at Clarke Willmott that feels different from other law firms, thriving on individual differences and diversity.
• Comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
• In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.