Real Estate Disputes Legal Director - Manchester

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is looking for a dynamic Legal Director to lead their Tier 1 Real Estate Disputes team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to supervise a talented group while engaging in cutting-edge property litigation. With a clear path to partnership, the position promises professional growth and the chance to work with major clients in the North-West. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance. If you're an ambitious lawyer ready to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex membership

Bonus scheme

3 days working from home

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in Real Estate Disputes from a strong regional or City firm.
• Experience supervising junior team members and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manchester Real Estate Disputes team and supervise junior members.
• Handle exciting property-related disputes for a diverse client base.

Skills

Real Estate Disputes Law

Supervision

Property Litigation

Professional Negligence Claims

Education

Qualified Lawyer with 7+ PQE

Job description

Real Estate Disputes Legal Director - International Firm - Manchester

Brief:

• Our client, a market leading international law firm, is seeking to recruit a Legal Director to join their Tier 1 ranked Real Estate Disputes team. The successful candidate will be based in their Manchester office. Hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Role and Requirements:

• We are seeking a Real Estate Disputes lawyer who has 7+ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or City firm. You will be the most senior member of the Manchester team, so will be responsible for supervising the junior members of the team (currently comprising a solicitor apprentice, paralegal and associate solicitor), alongside working closely with the London team.
• The firm's real estate practice is now well-established in the North-West, acting for developers, occupiers and some major institutional clients. The Property Litigation practice has stand-alone clients, as well as clients in common with the rest of the Real Estate Department and is involved with exciting and cutting-edge property-related disputes. The practice also has a number of market leading specialisms, including (but not limited to) pre-emptive injunctive relief, claimant led professional negligence claims and rent review.
• For the right individual, there is a clear roadmap to partnership.

Salary and Benefits:

• £85,000+
• 3 days working from home
• 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service
• Private Healthcare (offered after probation is passed)
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex membership
• Bonus scheme

How to apply:

Please attach your CV below or contact Luqmaan Ayaz at Chadwick Nott on 07733 270 275 for further details.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*