Senior Associate - Residential Property Litigation

LC Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Associate to join its Residential Property Litigation team. You will manage a broad range of contentious residential property matters and advise clients on complex disputes with a strategic, commercially focused approach.

You will draft and review pleadings, provide advocacy where appropriate, supervise juniors, and contribute to business development while delivering outstanding client service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in residential property litigation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to deliver practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential property litigation matters.
• Advise landlords, developers and private clients on contentious matters.
• Handle cases through all stages of litigation including pre-action, negotiation and court proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings and statements.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Client relations

Mentoring Juniors

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Recognised for its commercial approach and technical excellence, the firm is known for handling complex and high-value property disputes while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused culture. Alongside its impressive market presence, the firm places significant emphasis on employee development, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join the firm's Residential Property Litigation team. Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will work on a varied caseload of contentious residential property matters, advising clients on complex disputes and providing strategic, commercially focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, leasehold disputes, service charge challenges, boundary disputes, rights of way issues, and property ownership disputes.
• Advise landlords, developers, housing associations, managing agents, and private clients on contentious residential property matters.
• Handle cases through all stages of the litigation process, including pre-action strategy, negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documentation, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategies, and potential outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering an exceptional standard of client service.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the team, contributing to their professional development.
• Play an active role in business development initiatives, networking activities, and the continued growth of the Residential Property Litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant experience in residential property litigation.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious residential property matters.
• Experience managing complex and high-value disputes with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to deliver practical and strategic advice.
• Strong client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing and supportive team environment.

At LC Legal, we endeavour to respond personally to all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications received, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.