Real Estate Dispute Resolution Solicitor

CapeClarke Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Manchester is seeking a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE. This role offers the chance to work on complex property disputes, with responsibilities including client advising and business development, within a supportive and progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding in residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Solid understanding of key legislation such as the Housing Acts and Landlord & Tenant Acts.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading team of REDR lawyers and paralegals.
• Handle a varied caseload with supervision and meet personal fee targets.
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious property matters.

Skills

Client care skills

Time management

Drafting skills

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Real Estate Dispute Resolution (REDR) Solicitor (1–5 PQE) – Tier 1 Legal 500
I’m currently working with a prestigious law firm ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 for Property Litigation, who are looking to add a solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE to their highly regarded team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier practice known for handling complex property disputes involving commercial and residential landlord and tenant issues, development matters, and property investment work.

The role:

• Join a leading team of REDR lawyers and paralegals
• Handle a varied caseload with supervision, while taking responsibility for meeting personal fee targets
• Advise institutional clients, developers, and investors on a broad range of contentious property matters
• Involvement in business development, training, and client care

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical grounding and practical experience in both residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters. This includes:

• Solid understanding of key legislation such as the Housing Acts (1985 & 1988), Landlord & Tenant Acts (1985, 1987, 1927, 1954), the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995
• Proven ability to manage time effectively to meet client and internal deadlines
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to tailor advice to a wide range of clients and commercial objectives
• Confident drafting skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and supporting senior colleagues
• Competent IT skills across key platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel)

This is an exceptional chance to join a market-leading team offering top-quality work, structured support, and clear progression opportunities.
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