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Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a strong presence in the Yorkshire market. The firm has an established Property Litigation team that advises a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, property management companies, and public sector organisations.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Associate and/or Senior Associate to strengthen its Leeds-based team.
Your new role
You will join a busy and well-respected property disputes practice, handling a broad range of contentious real estate matters while working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and litigation teams.
Your caseload will include:
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals, terminations, and break notices
- Dilapidation claims
- Forfeiture and possession proceedings
- Rent recovery and service charge disputes
- Development and construction-related property disputes
- Easements, rights of way, and restrictive covenant matters
- Boundary and ownership disputes
- Property insolvency issues
- Real estate litigation arising from asset management portfolios
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You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload, developing client relationships, and supporting business development initiatives across the Yorkshire market.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- 3+ years' PQE, although applications from all suitably experienced candidates will be considered
- Experience handling a broad range of property litigation matters
- Strong technical knowledge of commercial property disputes
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Interest in business development and networking activities
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- High-quality and complex property litigation work
- Clear progression framework with genuine Senior Associate and Partnership prospects
- Comprehensive training and professional development support
- Strong work-life balance and supportive culture
- Market-leading benefits package
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