New Job Opening: Property Litigation Solicitor (8 years PQE) in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

Salary: £85,000 to £105,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 8 years PQE (Property Litigation)

This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor (circa 8 PQE) to join a specialist property disputes team within a highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester city centre.

You will advise a broad client base, including national and international organisations, on a wide range of commercial property disputes. The team is known for being practical, responsive and collaborative, with a strong focus on delivering clear advice and strong outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied caseload of property litigation matters, with appropriate support

• Advising on disputes relating to commercial property and mixed-use schemes

• Handling landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears, break notices, forfeiture and lease renewals

• Advising on service charge disputes and dilapidations claims

• Advising on Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters

• Supporting on insolvency-related property disputes and enforcement issues

• Advising on breaches of contract and professional negligence claims connected to property matters

• Handling possession claims, trespass and unlawful occupation matters

• Advising on party wall disputes

• Advising on overage and coverage disputes

• Supporting on repossessions and related recovery work

• Working closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate and insolvency teams to provide joined-up advice

• Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with around 8 years’ PQE in property litigation

• Strong experience across commercial property disputes and landlord and tenant matters

• Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Collaborative working style and willingness to support wider team development

Desirable

• Experience advising national and/or international clients

• Experience with insolvency-related property disputes

• Interest in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team growth

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)

• Employer pension contribution of 4%

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary)

• Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)

• Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops

About Our Client

Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Manchester City Centre

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.