Property Litigation Solicitor
11 days ago
Oldham
Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor (Commercial & Leasehold Disputes)Location: North Manchester Salary: DOEWorking Hours: Full Time (3/2 Split)We are seeking a top-quality Property Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked team in North Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor with expertise in long leasehold and block property disputes to work on high-profile, complex matters and help grow a market-leading practice.About the RoleThe successful candidate will work closely with the head of the property litigation team on a mix of commercial property dispute resolution and long leasehold/block property disputes. You will manage and oversee a skilled paralegal handling the bulk of service charge and ground rent recovery work, ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery.Key Responsibilities • Advising on and handling disputes arising under long leases, including:, • Service charge and ground rent recovery, • Right to manage, • Collective enfranchisement, • Freehold acquisition and lease extensions (excluding transactional aspects), • Section 20 consultations, • Compliance with the Building Safety Act, • Acting for a broad range of high-profile clients on complex and high-value property litigation matters, • Mentoring and supervising paralegal support to ensure seamless workflow and high standards, • Contributing to the growth and development of the property litigation practice, • We are looking for a solicitor with:, • Strong experience in long leasehold and block property litigation, • Proven ability to handle complex disputes with commercial awareness and technical expertise, • Motivation to help grow and develop a market-leading practice, • Strong leadership skills to manage and oversee junior team members, • Work within a highly regarded team ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, • Exposure to high-profile, complex matters and influential clients, • Strong career progression opportunities for the right candidate