Property Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Annual pay review

Health benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Lancashire team, handling a varied caseload of commercial and residential disputes with autonomy. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years PQE in property litigation, strong drafting skills, and a commercially minded approach to client service. Willingness to travel between offices is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE as a qualified Solicitor with property litigation experience.
• Experience across landlord and tenant, real property and contractual disputes.
• Strong drafting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes with autonomy.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters including renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture.
• Handle disputes involving covenants, easements, rights of light, trespass and possession.
• Draft correspondence and court documents and liaise with the Court.
• Instruct counsel and experts and attend hearings; support business development.

Skills

Property litigation

Client relationship management

Autonomy in caseload

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor - Lancashire - Competitive Salary + Benefits

A highly regarded and award-winning regional law firm is looking for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Land and Property Dispute Resolution team in any of the firm's offices in the Lancashire area.

Recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise and high-quality commercial advice, the team acts for an impressive mix of businesses, property developers, investors, commercial occupiers and individuals across England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor in Lancashire with 4+ years PQE to manage a varied caseload of high-quality contentious property matters while benefiting from genuine investment in career development, a strong people-focused culture and a notably achievable chargeable-hours target.

The Role:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes with appropriate autonomy
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture
• Handling real property disputes involving restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light, trespass and possession
• Working on property-related contractual disputes and professional negligence claims
• Drafting correspondence and court documents and liaising with the Court throughout proceedings
• Instructing counsel and experts and attending hearings and all-party meetings
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development and the continued growth of the property litigation offering

The Candidate:

• Ideally 4+ years PQE as a qualified Solicitor with strong property litigation experience
• Experience across landlord and tenant, real property and contractual property disputes
• Confident managing a caseload with an appropriate level of supervision and autonomy
• Commercially minded with strong technical ability and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation, planning, drafting and communication skills
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• An interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team
• Based within commutable distance and willing to travel between offices when required

The Benefits

• Competitive salary with an employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Hybrid working policy and flexibility across the firm's office network
• Maximum target of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service plus two paid volunteering days each year
• Free conveyancing for the purchase or sale of your primary residence and free individual or mirror Wills
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, staff recognition awards and genuine investment in professional development

This Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy in Lancashire offers the chance to join a sizeable specialist team with recognised expertise, quality work and a supportive culture designed to help lawyers progress both technically and commercially.

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments