Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor

Salary
: £36,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + Bonus

Location
:
Kendal (Hybrid Working Supported)

Experience
: NQ – 4 years’ PQE (Property Litigation)

Are you ready to develop your career with a market-leading, award-winning law firm? Our client’s Land & Property Dispute Resolution Team in Preston is seeking a solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to handle a varied caseload of property disputes and support the team’s continued growth and success.

• Manage your own caseload of contentious property matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, real estate litigation, property contract claims, and professional negligence claims

• Advise clients on lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses, forfeiture, trespass, possession, boundary disputes, rights of way/easements, and restrictive covenants

• Draft correspondence and court papers, liaise with the Court, instruct counsel and experts

• Attend court hearings, mediations, and all-party meetings

• Support senior fee earners on complex matters and assist in team supervision

• Develop relationships with a diverse client base: business owners, developers, retail occupiers, and individuals

• Engage in business development to help grow the team’s offering

• Benefit from training, mentoring, and development opportunities in a supportive team environment

• Qualified solicitor (NQ–4 years’ PQE) with experience in property litigation

• Ability to manage own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and planning skills

• Excellent client care, communication, and IT skills

• Commercially minded and proactive, with a willingness to develop processes and support business growth

• Team player, able to collaborate across the firm and promote the firm’s values

• Highly competitive salary £36,000 – £45,000 (DOE) plus bonus

• Hybrid working policy and flexible arrangements

• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for your primary residence and free Wills

• Employee referral scheme and biannual promotion/salary uplift process

• Regular social events, including annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

• Supportive, award-winning culture focused on staff wellbeing and development

Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for technical expertise, collaboration, and genuine people-first values. The Land & Property Dispute Resolution Team is recognised for delivering quality commercial services and supporting professional growth.

Kendal. Full-time, permanent role. Hybrid working supported. Modern offices with excellent amenities and transport links.

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