qed legal
Property Litigation Senior Associate | Career progression | Quality Work
Hull or York | Hybrid Working Available
£50,000 – £80,000 DOE + Benefits
QED Legal is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded regional law firm seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate-level lawyer looking to work on high-quality property disputes while playing a key role in the continued growth and development of an established and well-respected team.
You will advise a diverse client base including commercial landlords, occupiers, investors, developers, landowners, and corporate clients on a broad range of contentious property matters.
The role offers exposure to complex and high-value disputes, significant client contact, and the opportunity to contribute strategically to the future growth of the department.
This position would suit an ambitious lawyer who enjoys combining technical excellence with client relationship management, mentoring junior colleagues, and business development activity.
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals and contested lease matters
- Dilapidations claims
- Easement and rights of way disputes
- Adverse possession claims
- Boundary and land ownership disputes
- Possession proceedings
- Property-related contractual disputes
- Portfolio management issues for landlords and occupiers
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5–8 years' PQE in Property Litigation
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious property matters
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior team members
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
- Interest in business development and helping to grow a successful practice
- Ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Competitive salary package (£65,000 – £90,000 DOE)
- Performance-related bonus potential
- Hybrid and agile working arrangements
- High-quality and complex property litigation work
- Genuine opportunities for progression and leadership development
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, wellbeing support, life assurance, and enhanced holiday entitlement
QED Legal's client combines the quality of work, client base, and resources typically associated with a larger practice, while maintaining the collaborative culture and accessibility often found in smaller firms.
The team continues to attract significant instructions across a wide range of sectors, creating an excellent platform for an ambitious Property Litigator seeking the next stage of their career.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Eoghan at QED Legal Recruitment Ltd.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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