Real Estate Litigation Solicitor, Leeds

BCL Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate with NQ-3 years PQE to join its team. This role offers competitive salary, strong mentoring, and a focus on client service in a collaborative environment. The firm provides excellent career development, flexible working arrangements, and substantial rewards including bonus potential and sabbatical leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus potential of up to 35%

Sabbatical leave scheme

Minimum 5% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare with BUPA

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE in real estate litigation or closely related dispute resolution experience.
• Strong commercial awareness, particularly in property matters.
• Excellent drafting, legal research, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex commercial property disputes.
• Work closely with colleagues across Housing Litigation and Real Estate.
• Handle property disputes and emerging issues.

Skills

NQ-3 years PQE in real estate litigation

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Legal research skills

Advocacy skills

Team-oriented

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Exceptional client service

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Litigation Associate: Leeds
Experience: NQ-3 years PQE
Type: Permanent, full time

The Firm

This leading full-service law firm has a highly regarded Real Estate Litigation team, acting for a wide range of clients including PLCs, financial institutions, insurers, and public bodies. The team handles the full spectrum of property disputes, including emerging issues under the Building Safety Act 2022. The firm is known for combining high-profile, challenging work with a collaborative and supportive culture.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking to recruit an Associate to join its Real Estate Litigation team in Leeds. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Housing Litigation and Real Estate, advising clients on complex commercial property disputes. The role offers exposure to high-quality work, strong mentoring, and the chance to build technical and commercial skills in a growing practice.

Candidate Profile

• NQ-3 years PQE in real estate litigation (or closely related dispute resolution experience)
• Strong commercial awareness, particularly in property matters
• Excellent drafting, legal research, and advocacy skills
• Team-oriented, with good judgement and the ability to manage a busy caseload
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service

Rewards & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary reflective of experience
• Bonus potential of up to 35%
• Sabbatical leave scheme: up to 2 weeks paid after 2 years, 4 weeks after 3 years
• Billable target of 1,350 hours (lower than many direct competitors)
• Minimum 5% employer pension contribution
• 4× salary death in service cover
• Private healthcare with BUPA (no excess)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile, cutting-edge real estate litigation within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. With excellent career development opportunities, strong financial stability, and a focus on work-life balance, this is an ideal opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to progress in property disputes.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.