Job title: Commercial Property Litigation Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 4 Years PQE Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £75,000.00
Location: Kendal, UK
Job published: 2026-03-16
Job ID: 57455
Contact name: Lee Hawthorne-Finch
Contact email: lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Kendal (hybrid working)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 4+ years PQE (Property Litigation)

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor (4+ years’ PQE) to join a well-established and growing Land and Property Dispute Resolution team within a respected regional law firm.

You will handle a varied caseload spanning commercial and residential property disputes, with the support of experienced colleagues and a clear focus on high-quality client service. The team offers a collaborative culture, strong training, and the chance to build a long-term specialism in property litigation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing your own caseload under appropriate supervision
  • Advising on a broad range of property disputes, including:
  • Landlord and tenant matters (lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses, forfeiture)
  • Real property disputes (restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light)
  • Trespass, possession and unlawful occupation matters
  • Property contract claims and wider commercial disputes
  • Professional negligence claims involving property professionals
  • Drafting correspondence and court documents
  • Liaising with the Court, instructing counsel and experts
  • Attending hearings and meetings as required
  • Supporting senior fee earners and contributing to team development
  • Contributing to business development activity, with support at every level

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE and strong property litigation experience
  • Experience across landlord and tenant disputes and real property issues
  • Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and sound judgement
  • Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
  • Organised and able to plan workload effectively

Desirable

  • Experience of professional negligence claims linked to property matters
  • Interest in building a longer-term specialism in property litigation
  • Willingness to contribute to business development and profile-raising

 

What’s On Offer

  • Hybrid working policy
  • Target of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
  • Bonus scheme and annual pay review
  • Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Free conveyancing for your main home purchase or sale
  • Free individual or mirror Wills
  • Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
  • Regular social events and staff recognition initiatives

 

Location & Working Arrangements

  • Preston or Kendal
  • Full-time, permanent role
  • Hybrid working supported, with travel between offices as required

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

 

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