Property Litigation Senior Associate

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a nationally recognised Property Litigation team to manage a broad, contentious property caseload for a diverse client base. You will own your matters, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to business development in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. The position offers hybrid working and exposure to high‑quality, precedent-setting cases across the public and private sectors. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes for central government bodies, housing providers, NHS entities, and developers within a supportive culture that emphasises wellbeing and development.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • bonus
  • private medical insurance
  • generous pension
  • life assurance
  • wellbeing support

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage a diverse property litigation caseload
  • Supervise and delegate to junior colleagues
  • Engage in business development to support growth plans
  • Advise clients across tribunals and courts up to the Court of Appeal
  • Coordinate cross-office collaboration within a national team
  • Deliver technical, strategic advice on complex matters
  • Maintain client relationships and ensure timely, effective case progression

Key requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
  • Demonstrable property litigation experience
  • Strong technical credentials in property law
  • Confident in client management and delivering to deadlines
  • Collaborative team player with supervision experience
  • Proactive mindset with interest in business development
  • collaborative
  • proactive
  • client-focused
  • property litigation
  • tribunals and courts experience
  • case management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026