Senior Property Litigation Solicitor (7+PQE)

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is assisting a leading Manchester firm in recruiting a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor. You will handle a broad range of property disputes for developers, asset managers and businesses, with a strong pipeline of work.

The role offers hybrid working and genuine progression prospects, with a supportive team culture and exposure to a varied caseload across commercial and residential development matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 7+ years' PQE (Exceptional candidates outside of this PQE will be considered).
• Strong background in property litigation.
• Confident managing your own caseload.
• Experience supervising junior team members would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial property disputes
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Lease renewals and forfeiture
• Dilapidations claims
• Service charge disputes
• Possession and trespass claims
• Insolvency-related property issues
• Professional negligence and breach of contract claims
• Development and overage disputes

Skills

Property litigation

Case management

Client relationship

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Property Litigation Solicitor (7+ PQE) Manchester | Hybrid Working

A leading Manchester law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded property practice with a strong pipeline of work and genuine progression prospects.

The Role

You’ll advise a broad client base including developers, asset managers, investors and businesses on a wide range of property disputes, including:

• Commercial property disputes
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Lease renewals and forfeiture
• Dilapidations claims
• Service charge disputes
• Possession and trespass claims
• Insolvency-related property issues
• Professional negligence and breach of contract claims
• Development and overage disputes

The team handles high-quality work and offers a varied caseload across both commercial and residential development matters.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strong flow of existing work with no requirement for a following
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• High-quality, varied caseload
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working and modern Manchester city-centre offices
• Genuine business development and networking opportunities
• Clear long-term progression prospects

About the Firm

The firm is a well-established practice, recognised in both Chambers UK and Legal 500. Property is one of its core strengths and the team continues to see significant growth across the North West and nationally.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 7+ years' PQE (Exceptional candidates outside of this PQE will be considered).
• Strong background in property litigation
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Experience supervising junior team members would be advantageous
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills