Property Litigation Associate Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property litigation firm is looking for a Property Litigation solicitor to join their ambitious national team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, work closely with senior colleagues on complex matters, and engage in business development. This role offers excellent career progression in a supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development. The salary ranges from £47,100 to £72,450, and the firm provides extensive benefits including hybrid work options and private healthcare.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday

Private healthcare

Life insurance (4× salary)

Travel loan scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Solid experience in property litigation is essential.
• Must have a genuine interest in building a career in this field.
• Confidence in managing a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed property litigation caseload.
• Advise various stakeholders including landlords and tenants.
• Support partners and legal directors on complex cases.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Engage in business development and profile-raising activities.

Skills

Property Litigation experience

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Ability to supervise juniors

Client management

Collaborative approach

Job description

• Join a fast-growing, award-winning property litigation team with genuine promotion prospects
• High-quality commercial property litigation work across landlords, developers and investors
• Hybrid working, strong benefits, and a culture that genuinely invests in its people

This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation solicitor to join a well-established and ambitious national team operating across multiple UK offices, including Leeds.

You’ll be stepping into a busy and growing department with a strong pipeline of work and clear plans for expansion. From day one, you’ll be trusted to manage a varied and predominantly commercial property litigation caseload, working closely with senior lawyers on larger, complex matters. Longer term, there’s real scope to shape your own practice, build your profile, and progress within a team that actively supports development and internal promotion.

This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and collaboration, and who wants to build a long-term career in property litigation within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Who we’re looking for

• Property Litigation solicitor with solid experience in this area
• Genuine interest in building a career in property litigation
• Confident managing a busy caseload independently
• Comfortable supervising and delegating to junior colleagues
• Strong drafting, analytical, and commercial skills
• Confident working directly with clients and intermediaries
• Collaborative, proactive, and professionally ambitious

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a mixed (predominantly commercial) property litigation caseload
• Advising landlords, landowners, tenants, developers, lenders, investors, and public bodies
• Supporting partners and legal directors on complex cases
• Supervising junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Playing an active role in business development and profile-raising initiatives
• Ensuring compliance, quality standards, and deadlines are met

Salary & Benefits

• £47,100 – £72,450 depending on experience
• Strong job security due to a genuine replacement and growth need
• Hybrid working, with flexibility to split time between home and office
• Opportunity to be based in Liverpool, Manchester, or Leeds
• 28 days’ holiday
• Private healthcare (with option to add family members)
• Life insurance (4× salary)
• Travel loan scheme
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 confidential helpline)
• Discounted gym membership
• Wide range of employee discounts and offers
• Strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and career-long development
• Clear progression pathways and genuine encouragement to reach your full potential

Contact Jemma Davies

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📞 03300 245 606

Jemma specialises in litigation recruitment across the North West and would be happy to talk through how this role compares to other property litigation opportunities in the market.