Property Litigation Solicitor

LENNOXVALE; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Job summary

LENNOXVALE is recruiting a Property Litigation Solicitor for a leading UK law firm client in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on handling property and conveyancing disputes, title rectifications, and real estate litigation for large corporate clients.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor (NQ+) with detailed knowledge of conveyancing, ideally NI-qualified, able to progress matters independently and work well in a team within a hybrid office/home setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor from NQ level and above.
• Ideally qualified in Northern Ireland, though applications from other jurisdictions may be considered.
• Detailed working knowledge of the conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property and conveyancing-related disputes from instruction to resolution.
• Advise lenders and financial institutions on title defects, mortgage fraud, professional negligence, and property transaction disputes.
• Handle disputes arising from residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Investigate complex title issues and advise on litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and settlement documentation.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where appropriate.
• Support business development initiatives and team growth.

Skills

Property law

Litigation

Conveyancing

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ+)

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

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Organising Institution / Firm

LENNOXVALE

Rolling Basis (Official)

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified Solicitor from NQ level and above, ideally in Northern Ireland (other jurisdictions such as Republic of Ireland & England & Wales may be considered). Detailed working knowledge of the conveyancing process.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

LENNOXVALE is recruiting a Property Litigation Solicitor on behalf of a leading UK law firm client for their Dispute Resolution team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on handling property and conveyancing-related disputes, title rectifications, and real estate litigation for large corporate and institutional clients.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor from NQ level and above.
• Ideally qualified in Northern Ireland, though applications from other jurisdictions (Republic of Ireland, England & Wales) may be considered.
• Detailed working knowledge of the conveyancing process, particularly regarding the sale of recovered properties on behalf of lenders and financial institutions.
• Ability to progress matters independently and work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a caseload of property and conveyancing-related disputes from instruction to resolution.
• Advise lenders and financial institutions on title defects, mortgage fraud, professional negligence, and property transaction disputes.
• Handle disputes arising from residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Investigate complex title issues and advise on litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and settlement documentation.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where appropriate.
• Support business development initiatives and team growth.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Very competitive remuneration package alongside an extensive flexible benefits programme.
Mode: Hybrid working model with office and home working options based on caseload requirements.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Background checks, including a 5-year employment reference check, ID verification, address verification, personnel vetting credit search, and a DBS check, will be conducted upon receiving an offer.