Property Litigation Knowledge Lawyer

BCL Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer in Manchester to support the Real Estate Disputes team. You will act as the technical cornerstone, delivering practical guidance, precedents and playbooks while collaborating with partners and the Knowledge team.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to train colleagues and clients, and a focus on legal innovation and technology in contentious property matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in Real Estate Disputes.
• Experience as Knowledge Lawyer/PSL or interest in transitioning from fee-earning to knowledge management.
• Strong technical expertise across contentious property matters.
• Ability to translate complex developments into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance on complex real estate disputes and civil procedure.
• Draft and maintain precedents, playbooks and knowledge resources.
• Deliver training sessions for colleagues and clients.
• Develop litigation strategies and best practices in contentious property law.
• Produce client updates and thought leadership with BD/Marketing.
• Promote legal tech and AI to enhance knowledge sharing.

Skills

Real estate disputes

PSL transition

Legal tech

Precedents drafting

Litigation support

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

Knowledge Lawyer (Real Estate Disputes) | 5+ Years' PQE | Manchester

Real Estate Disputes Knowledge Lawyer | Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) | Hybrid Working | Leading International Law Firm

Are you an experienced Real Estate Disputes Solicitor looking to move into a Knowledge Lawyer role, or are you already an established Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) seeking your next challenge?

Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, is looking to appoint a talented Knowledge Lawyer to join its thriving Real Estate Disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading property litigation specialists, shaping technical excellence across the practice while playing a key role in legal innovation, knowledge management and professional development.

This position offers the opportunity to step away from fee-earning targets while remaining at the forefront of complex contentious property law, supporting lawyers and clients with expert technical guidance and developing best practice across the team.

The Role

As a Knowledge Lawyer within the Real Estate Disputes team, you will become the technical cornerstone of the practice, ensuring lawyers have access to the latest legal developments, practical guidance and high-quality precedents.

Working closely with partners, fee earners and the wider Knowledge team, you will support the delivery of consistent, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of contentious property matters.

• Providing technical support and guidance on complex real estate disputes and civil procedure issues.
• Monitoring and analysing developments in legislation, case law and legal practice, translating these into practical guidance for the team.
• Drafting, maintaining and developing precedents, standard documents, playbooks and knowledge resources.
• Designing and delivering engaging training sessions for colleagues and clients.
• Supporting the development of litigation strategies and best practice across key areas of contentious property law.
• Producing client updates, legal briefings and thought leadership in collaboration with Business Development and Marketing teams.
• Promoting innovation through the effective use of legal technology and AI tools to enhance knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.
• Collaborating with the firm's wider Knowledge Lawyer network on strategic knowledge management initiatives.

About You

• A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in Real Estate Disputes.
• Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer/Professional Support Lawyer, or a genuine interest in transitioning from a fee-earning role into knowledge management.
• Strong technical expertise across contentious property matters, including: Commercial lease renewals, Dilapidations, Break notices, Forfeiture and possession, Service charge disputes, Rent review disputes, Development disputes, Title, boundary and rights-related disputes, Property-related professional negligence and Building Safety Act matters
• The ability to interpret complex legal developments and communicate practical, commercial solutions.
• Experience preparing precedents, legal guidance, training materials or client updates.
• An interest in legal technology, AI and continuous improvement within legal services.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.