Property Litigation Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Legal Recruitment represents a well regarded West Yorkshire firm seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor around 5 PQE or above. You will handle a varied caseload of property disputes for investors, landlords and businesses, while contributing to the department’s growth.

The role offers a balanced, supportive working environment with a collaborative culture and opportunities to mentor colleagues, align with the firm’s client-centric approach, and progress within a respected regional

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ PQE in property litigation is expected.
• Solid grounding in property litigation with ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a own caseload of property litigation matters.
• Mentor and support junior team members to develop their skills.

Skills

Property litigation

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor | 5+ PQE | West Yorkshire

Good quality property litigation work, a genuinely decent working environment and a chance to enjoy your career without the constant demands of a large national firm.

An opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 regional firm with deep roots in the West Yorkshire market.

This is a firm that has built a strong reputation for the quality of its work and the clients it represents, without losing sight of the people who make it tick.

The team advises on a varied and interesting caseload of commercial property disputes, acting for investors, landlords, retailers and established businesses, including some recognisable names across the retail and property sectors.

The work

There is plenty of technical variety here, covering areas such as:

• Landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals, forfeiture and lease termination.
• Dilapidations, breaches of covenant and break notices.
• Recovery of possession and rent arrears.
• Rights of way, easements and other land-related disputes.
• Property disputes arising from development and redevelopment projects.
• Planning-related litigation, including judicial reviews and compulsory purchase matters.

The team also has experience advising on more complex and high-profile property matters, so there's good scope to develop your technical expertise and get involved in quality work.

The opportunity

The firm is looking for someone around 5 PQE or above who has a solid grounding in property litigation and is keen to continue developing their practice.

Alongside managing your own matters, there will be an opportunity to support and mentor more junior members of the team, helping them develop and contributing to the wider growth of the department.

It's not necessarily about coming in with all the answers, but having the experience, judgement and communication skills to make a positive contribution.

The firm and working environment

This is perhaps where the opportunity really stands out.

A well-established regional firm with a strong Legal 500 reputation and a client base to match, but without some of the intensity and pressures that can come with working in a large national or international practice.

The culture is genuinely collaborative. People work well together, there's a good level of support across the team and there's no expectation of being chained to your desk to demonstrate commitment.

No unnecessary presenteeism, no particular appetite for the corporate slog and grind. Just good people, interesting work and an environment where you can get on with doing your job.

For someone who enjoys good quality private practice work but is looking for a more balanced and personable working environment, it's certainly worth a conversation.

Interested?

If you're a Property Litigation Solicitor around 5 PQE or above and would be open to hearing a little more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential, informal chat.