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Posted 05 August, 2026

Property Litigation Solicitor

William James Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Property Litigation Associate Solicitor - Manchester - up to £85,000

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A leading Legal 500 national law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor in Manchester to join its highly regarded disputes team. This is an outstanding opportunity to handle high-quality work, develop your career, and work alongside recognised experts within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

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The firm is known for its social, outgoing, and collaborative culture, making it an excellent environment for lawyers who enjoy networking and business development. There is a strong emphasis on relationship building, both internally and with clients, so this role is particularly well suited to a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor in Manchester who is motivated to get involved in BD and grow their professional network.

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The Role:

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  • Handling a varied caseload of property litigation matters including landlord and tenant disputes
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  • Advising on boundary disputes, lease issues, and property-related disagreements
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  • Managing property damage claims from instruction through to resolution
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  • Supporting partners on complex, high-value commercial litigation matters
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  • Working closely with clients across a range of sectors including SMEs and individuals
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  • Conducting legal research and preparing high-quality advice and documentation
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  • Assisting with business development initiatives and client relationship management
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  • Collaborating with a well-regarded litigation team in Manchester
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The Candidate:

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  • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation
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  • Strong experience handling a range of property disputes
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  • Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
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  • Experience supporting senior lawyers on complex litigation matters
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  • Excellent research skills and familiarity with legal resources
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  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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  • Commercially aware, proactive, and driven
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  • Confident building and maintaining strong client relationships
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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  • 25 days annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
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  • Private medical insurance
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  • Christmas closure
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  • Staff discounts
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  • Early finish on one Friday per month
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  • Competitive pension scheme
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  • Comprehensive and impressive benefits package
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  • Cycle Scheme
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  • Sports teams
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Apply in confidence online or via telephone.

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Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant, SD

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Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992 567

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Email: [email protected]

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More About William James Recruitment

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William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.