Real Estate Litigation Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is supporting a leading international law firm in recruiting a Real Estate Disputes Associate to join its Manchester team. You will manage a diverse caseload and work closely with partners on high-value disputes.

You will handle lease renewals, dilapidations, break notices, forfeit/possession proceedings, rent reviews, professional negligence claims, and general property management disputes, with early responsibility and clear career progression in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• UK-Qualified Solicitor with ~3–5 years' PQE in real estate disputes.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lease renewals (contested and uncontested)
• Dilapidations claims
• Break notices
• Forfeiture and possession proceedings
• Rent review disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• General property management disputes

Skills

Real estate disputes

Client exposure

Team collaboration

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Manchester

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a Real Estate Disputes Associate to join its highly regarded Manchester team.

The team acts for an impressive client base including landlords, tenants, developers, investors, corporate occupiers, financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. It has an established reputation for handling high-value, complex and often market-leading disputes, including matters that have progressed through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious property work, including:

• Lease renewals (contested and uncontested)
• Dilapidations claims
• Break notices
• Forfeiture and possession proceedings
• Rent review disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• General property management disputes

Alongside managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, you will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters. The team is known for providing associates with early responsibility, high levels of client exposure and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

You will be a UK-Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3-5 years' PQE gained within a recognised real estate disputes practice. You will possess strong technical ability, commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a high-performing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, ambitious and supportive team that offers high-quality work, genuine progression prospects and a strong collegiate culture.

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