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 or call for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.