Real Estate Disputes Legal Director - Manchester

Chadwick Nott; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is seeking a dynamic Legal Director for their Tier 1 Real Estate Disputes team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team while managing exciting property-related disputes for major institutional clients. The firm offers a hybrid working model, a clear path to partnership, and a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive salary packages and generous benefits, this role is perfect for an experienced Real Estate lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a thriving practice. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex membership

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in Real Estate Disputes from a reputable firm.
• Experience supervising junior team members in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Real Estate Disputes team in Manchester.
• Supervise junior members and collaborate with the London team.

Skills

Real Estate Law

Dispute Resolution

Team Leadership

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, disability, 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.*