Property Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Central Manchester is looking for a Property Litigation Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, focusing on residential disputes, and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should have strong skills in drafting, negotiation, and advocacy, with a commitment to excellent client service and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to high-quality work

Career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in property litigation.
• Experience handling residential property disputes.
• Interest in commercial property litigation work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of property litigation matters.
• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes.
• Assist Senior colleagues on complex disputes.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor (3+ Years PQE)
Location: Central Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days office based)
Team: Top-Tier Property Litigation Department

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Property Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a top-tier, market-leading team based in Central Manchester. This role offers the chance to work alongside some of the most highly regarded property litigators in the region, advising an impressive portfolio of clients on a wide range of residential and commercial property disputes.

The successful candidate will be joining a firm renowned for its collaborative culture, high-quality work, and genuine commitment to career development.

The Role

You will handle a diverse caseload of property litigation matters, with a primary focus on residential disputes, while also gaining exposure to more complex commercial property litigation.

Typical work will include:

• Advising on landlord and tenant disputes (including possession, disrepair, and tenancy issues)
• Boundary and rights of way disputes
• Service charge and leasehold enfranchisement matters
• Claims relating to restrictive covenants and easements
• Contentious property issues arising from developments and acquisitions
• Supporting Senior colleagues on complex commercial property disputes

About You

You will be a skilled property litigator with a solid grounding in contentious property matters and a passion for delivering excellent client service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE in property litigation
• Experience handling residential property disputes is essential
• Exposure to or interest in commercial property litigation work is desirable
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• A team player with a proactive, client-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement (office / home balance)
• Access to high-quality work and blue-chip clients
• Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Clear path for career progression and professional development

How to Apply

If you’re an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor seeking to join a top-tier team in Central Manchester, please apply with your CV to Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge