Property Litigation Associate

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A well known law firm in Manchester is seeking a Property Litigation Associate with at least 5 PQE. The role involves advising on various property disputes including leasehold enfranchisement and service charge matters. This position offers a competitive salary between £76,500 and £93,500, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Performance-based bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in advising on lease extensions and covenants.
• Ability to work alongside partners on technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on service charge clauses and proceedings.
• Act on breaches of covenants in long residential leases.
• Manage statutory lease extensions and rights of first refusal.

Skills

Advising on service charge matters

Experience with leasehold enfranchisement

Knowledge of Building Safety Act

Experience with residential tenancy matters

Client development initiatives

Job description

We are seeking a Property Litigation Associate to join a well known law firm in Manchester. This role requires expertise in legal matters related to property disputes, with a residential disputes.

Client Details

Our client is a well known national law firm. They have a brilliant reputation for their culture and and can offer fantastic quality work alongside a competitive salary and package.

Description

As a Property Litigation Associate your duties will include:

• Advising on service charge matters, including interpreting service charge clauses in long leases, s20 consultations and s27A proceedings before the First Tier Tribunal
• Advising on and acting in respect of the interpretation and breaches of other covenants in long residential leases, to include seeking forfeiture
• All forms of leasehold enfranchisement, to include First Tier Tribunal proceedings where necessary. This should include experience of notice projects from start to finish
• Advising on statutory and voluntary lease extensions
• Advising on rights of first refusal pursuant to Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
• Acting in matters pertaining to Right to Manage companies
• Experience in advising on short-form residential tenancy matters, principally in respect of AST possession claims
• Knowledge of and some experience with the Building Safety Act / Party Wall Act

This is an opportunity to work alongside our established partners on high quality, technical work at both local and national level. As a key member of the team, you'll be supported and encouraged to participate in client development initiatives as well as mentoring other members of the team.

Profile

A successful Property Litigation Associate should have at least 5 PQE of dealing with similar matters. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £76,500 to £93,500 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Participation in a performance-based bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Litigation Associate to join a great team in Manchester.