Property Litigation Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm, Clayton Legal, is looking for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, representing various clients in disputes related to property, and develop your professional skills while collaborating with partners. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and a strong background in property disputes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong academic history.
• Ability to run a caseload proactively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of various property disputes.
• Dealing with new inquiries from clients.
• Assisting partners on complex disputes.

Skills

Property disputes

Client management

Legal research

Case analysis

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Property Litigation Solicitor, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Clayton Legal

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Clayton Legal Recruitment – We are working closely with this firm to recruit an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor

Their Property Litigation team covers the full spectrum of property disputes for both commercial and residential landowners, landlords and tenants. The team acts for a number of high profile, household names alongside a variety of developers, managing agents, investors and private clients.
The role:
As a Property Litigation Solicitor, you will largely work with autonomy on your own caseload with partner supervision and support partners on larger disputes. This is a client facing role where you will be encouraged to develop your professional skills and own business development strategies.
Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with new enquires from new and existing clients;
• Managing a busy caseload of a variety of disputes;
• Taking instructions from clients, legal research, case analysis and drafting letters/emails/documents;
• Assisting partners and senior solicitors on high value/complex disputes;
• Managing compliance and cashflow on files;
• Producing articles, video content and delivering external/internal training; and
• Developing and assisting with the implementation of business development strategies.

Your caseload will cover all types of property disputes, including but not limited to:

• Boundary and easement disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Dilapidation claims
• Breach of covenant claims
• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Nuisance and trespass claims
• Break notices
• Lease renewals
• Lease extensions and enfranchisement
• Trusts of land disputes
• Commercial and residential possession claims

What we are looking for:

• A qualified solicitor with 3 – 5 years’ post qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong academic history
• Strong experience in property disputes
• An ability to run your own caseload proactively and effectively
• An outgoing and friendly manner alongside an ability to adapt and work at a fast pace
• Excellent work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude