Legal Director - Property Litigation

Legal Director – Property Litigation – Stoke-on-Trent – Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits – REF 951884RS The Role A growing and highly regarded UK law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Director to join its expanding Property Litigation team in Stoke-on-Trent, as part of a strategic investment in its regional growth. This is a key senior hire, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and developing a specialist practice, with a focus on agricultural disputes, land disputes, and broader real estate litigation. The Stoke office represents a relatively new and rapidly growing venture for the firm, with ambitious plans for further expansion. This role offers a genuine opportunity to build and grow a practice area, working closely with senior leadership in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. You will advise on a broad range of high-quality matters, including: Agricultural disputes Land and boundary disputes Real estate litigation Landlord and tenant matters Development-related disputes The Candidate

An experienced Property Litigation Lawyer operating at Legal Director level, or a Senior Associate ready to step up Strong technical expertise across property litigation matters, ideally including agricultural or land-based disputes A commercial and pragmatic approach, with the ability to manage complex matters independently A proven or developing ability to win work and build client relationships Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with a desire to take a leading role in growing and shaping a team The Benefits & How to Apply

Salary up to £80,000, with a competitive bonus structure Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, pension scheme, and death in service Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Flexible and hybrid working arrangements A genuine “build a business within a business” opportunity Strong firm culture with a people-focused approach and supportive management team Realistic billable expectations, promoting a healthy work-life balance Modern offices, excellent technology, and high-quality work Award-winning firm with a strong and growing reputation Clear scope to forge your own pathway and play a key role in the future growth of the practice Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07506 994 088 Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com