Property Litigation Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term progression

Client network development

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor for a Leeds-based role. You will run matters independently, support department growth, and build referral relationships across a busy mixed property caseload.

The position offers a varied mix of court-driven work and advisory matters, with opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business development in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE in property litigation.
• Experience of forfeiture and possession claims (commercial and residential).
• Experience advising on rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR.
• Experience advising on property rights disputes and boundary disputes/easements.
• Enfranchisement experience, including lease extensions and freehold acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property litigation matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Handle forfeiture and possession claims across commercial and residential properties.
• Advise on rent recovery, money claims and CRAR.
• Advise on property rights disputes including boundary issues and easements.
• Support enfranchisement matters, including lease extensions and freehold acquisitions.
• Deliver high-quality work in line with risk management procedures and billing.
• Develop work from existing clients and generate new instructions via networking and referrers.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activity at firm/office level.

Skills

Forfeiture

Possession claims

Rent recovery

Property rights

Enfranchisement

Client care

Billing/WIP

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

If you are a Property Litigation solicitor who enjoys technical disputes, taking ownership of files, and building long-term client relationships, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Leeds team with a varied contentious property caseload.

Our client is looking to hire an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to run matters independently, support the development of the department, and contribute to business development and referrer relationships.

You will handle a broad range of property disputes across both commercial and residential property. The role offers real variety, with a mix of court-driven work and advisory matters, and the chance to play a key role in growing the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of property litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Handling forfeiture and possession claims across commercial and residential properties
• Advising on rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR
• Advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements (such as rights of way)
• Supporting on enfranchisement matters, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions
• Delivering accurate, reliable work in line with quality and risk management procedures
• Managing WIP, billing and cash collection effectively
• Developing work from existing clients and generating new instructions through networking and referrer relationships
• Contributing to marketing and business development activity at firmwide, departmental and office level

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in property litigation
• Strong experience of forfeiture and possession claims (commercial and residential)
• Experience of rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR
• Experience advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements
• Enfranchisement experience, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage a busy caseload
• Comfortable taking ownership of WIP, billing and cash collection

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)
• Supportive team environment with long-term progression
• Opportunity to build a strong client base and referral network

Working Arrangements

Full time, permanent role based in Leeds.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with any client without your express permission.