Real Estate Litigation Solicitor Manchester - 1-5 years PQE National Firm

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving boundary disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and complex property issues. This role provides direct access to mentoring from the national practice head, exposure to high-value work, and opportunities to build expertise across property litigation. Ideal for those currently handling volume work looking for increased complexity and responsibility.

Benefits

Direct access to national practice head

Exposure to high-value work

Hands-on mentoring

Varied day-to-day responsibilities

Work on cutting-edge issues

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 1-5 years PQE in property litigation.
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently before seeking senior input are crucial.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop expertise in diverse property issues is expected.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the national head on complex property litigation matters.
• Handle boundary disputes, title issues and compliance matters.
• Act on behalf of landlords and tenants under the 1954 Act.

Skills

Proactive approach

Enthusiasm for property litigation

Intellectual curiosity

Drive and ambition

Ability to think beyond process-driven work

Education

1-5 years PQE in property litigation

Job description

Real Estate Litigation Solicitor Manchester 1-5 PQE National Firm

Our client, a well-established national law firm, is seeking an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to join their growing team in Manchester.

About the Role

This is a genuinely varied property litigation position offering exposure to high-quality, complex work. You'll be working closely with the national head of the department on matters that go far beyond routine lease renewals and break notices.

The caseload includes:

• Boundary disputes and title issues
• Wayleaves and telecommunications matters
• Rights to light
• Building Safety Act compliance for developer clients
• Forfeiture and vacant possession matters supporting the restructuring team
• Landlord and tenant disputes under the 1954 Act
• Acting for housebuilders on contentious property matters

The team has recently secured a significant national client with a portfolio of 300+ properties, many with unique and complex issues, presenting excellent development opportunities.

What They’re Looking For

• 1-5 years PQE in property litigation (ideally)
• A proactive approach - someone who can take matters as far as possible independently before seeking senior input
• Genuine enthusiasm for property litigation and intellectual curiosity for complex problems
• Drive and ambition to develop expertise across diverse property matters
• The ability to think beyond process-driven work

What’s On Offer

• Direct access to national practice head and hands‑on mentoring
• Exposure to sophisticated, high‑value work from day one
• Variety – no two days are the same
• Work on cutting‑edge issues including Building Safety Act matters
• Opportunity to build expertise across the full spectrum of property litigation

This role would particularly suit someone currently handling volume work who is seeking greater complexity and responsibility, or a solicitor in a property litigation practice looking for more diverse and challenging matters.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Joe Gregory – [e-mail]