Property Litigation Solicitor – Hybrid (Lancashire)

William James Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme

Annual pay review

Medicash health benefits cash plan

Volunteer days

Free conveyancing for primary home

Free Wills

Career development investment

Social events

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Lancashire team. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes, advising on landlord and tenant matters and drafting court documents.

The role offers hybrid working across the firm’s Lancashire offices, a strong bonus culture, and genuine investment in career development within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in property litigation.
• Experience across landlord & tenant, real property and contractual disputes.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisation skills.
• Willingness to travel between offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes with autonomy.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture.
• Handle disputes involving restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light, trespass and possession.
• Work on property-related contractual disputes and professional negligence claims.
• Draft correspondence and court documents and liaise with the Court throughout proceedings.
• Instruct counsel and experts and attend hearings and all-party meetings.
• Build strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Support junior colleagues and contributing to business development and the continued growth of the property litigation offering.

Skills

Property litigation

Landlord and tenant

Contractual disputes

Drafting and court documents

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Lancashire team. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes, advising on landlord and tenant matters and drafting court documents.

The role offers hybrid working across the firm’s Lancashire offices, a strong bonus culture, and genuine investment in career development within a supportive, client-focused environment.