Property Litigation Solicitor

Puro Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Puro Associates in Manchester is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established firm. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious property matters for commercial clients, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and private individuals.

You will manage your own caseload, conduct pleadings and advocacy, and work within a supportive team while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in Property Litigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, possession claims, forfeiture, dilapidations, and service charge disputes.
• Handle boundary disputes, rights of way, restrictive covenants, easements, nuisance, and trespass matters.
• Represent clients throughout litigation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct negotiations and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client care.
• Support business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Skills

Property Litigation

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established and growing law firm. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality contentious property matters, acting for commercial clients, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and private individuals.

You’ll manage your own varied caseload while working closely with an experienced and supportive team, providing clear, commercially focused advice and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant disputes, lease renewals, possession claims, forfeiture, dilapidations, and service charge disputes.
• Handle boundary disputes, rights of way, restrictive covenants, easements, nuisance, and trespass matters.
• Represent clients throughout litigation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct negotiations and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client care.
• Support business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in Property Litigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential and commercial property disputes.
• Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• High-quality and varied property litigation work.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Modern offices with excellent IT systems.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.