Job Description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Preston (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.