Job Description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

 

If you are a Property Litigation solicitor who enjoys technical disputes, taking ownership of files, and building long-term client relationships, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Leeds team with a varied contentious property caseload.

Our client is looking to hire an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to run matters independently, support the development of the department, and contribute to business development and referrer relationships.

You will handle a broad range of property disputes across both commercial and residential property. The role offers real variety, with a mix of court-driven work and advisory matters, and the chance to play a key role in growing the practice.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of property litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion

• Handling forfeiture and possession claims across commercial and residential properties

• Advising on rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR

• Advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements (such as rights of way)

• Supporting on enfranchisement matters, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions

• Delivering accurate, reliable work in line with quality and risk management procedures

• Managing WIP, billing and cash collection effectively

• Developing work from existing clients and generating new instructions through networking and referrer relationships

• Contributing to marketing and business development activity at firmwide, departmental and office level

 

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in property litigation

• Strong experience of forfeiture and possession claims (commercial and residential)

• Experience of rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR

• Experience advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements

• Enfranchisement experience, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions

• Strong client care and communication skills

• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage a busy caseload

• Comfortable taking ownership of WIP, billing and cash collection

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• Supportive team environment with long-term progression

• Opportunity to build a strong client base and referral network

 

Working Arrangements

Full time, permanent role based in Leeds.

 

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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 the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with any client without your express permission.