Property Litigation Partner or Legal Director, Leeds

BCL Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Litigation Partner or Legal Director to establish their Property Litigation team. The ideal candidate has over 9 years of PQE in Commercial Property Litigation and is looking to contribute to team growth within a supportive partnership environment. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and offers total flexibility on office attendance along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Total flexibility on office attendance

Strong internal support

Charitable foundation with paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Property Litigation with upwards of 9 PQE.
• Ability to work with a strong, supportive partnership.

Responsibilities

• Launch and build the Property Litigation team in Leeds.

Skills

Commercial Property Litigation

Team leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property Litigation Partner or Legal Director, Leeds. This highly regarded regional multi-office firm seeks to launch and build their Property Litigation team in the Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• Launch and build the Property Litigation team out of the Leeds office.

Opportunity and Qualifications

• Fixed share or equity level Partner appointment, or Legal Director appointment, depending on the individual and their profile; no fixed business case requirements.
• Experience in Commercial Property Litigation with upwards of 9 PQE.
• Ability to work with a strong, supportive partnership and contribute to growth of the Leeds team.

Culture and Benefits

• People-first firm based on trust with total flexibility on office attendance and no individual targets.
• Strong internal support, emphasis on work-life balance, kindness, and collaboration.
• Inclusion, diversity, and equity embedded in the firm’s values; long-standing North England presence since 1815.
• Clear career pathways, extensive partner support, and a track record of growth and recognition (Best Law Firm to Work For; Best Large Companies to Work For; high employee satisfaction).
• Charitable foundation with two fully paid volunteer days per year for every employee.
• National and international client base with a comprehensive Commercial Property Litigation practice foundation for Leeds growth.

If you are an experienced Commercial Property Litigation lawyer with upwards of 9PQE and this opportunity sounds like something you’d like to explore, please get in touch to find out more.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.