Real Estate Disputes Lawyer (Managing Associate)
Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
Salary: £90,000 to £115,000 (dependent on experience)
Experience: 6+ years’ PQE (Real Estate Disputes)
If you’re a senior Real Estate Disputes lawyer who enjoys leading complex matters, building trusted client relationships, and developing junior lawyers, this is a strong opportunity to join a high-performing disputes team in Manchester.
You’ll handle a broad mix of contentious property work, with a particular emphasis on high-value and often high-profile litigation. The role offers real responsibility, close partner support on business-critical mandates, and the chance to play a visible role in the continued growth of the team.
Our client is looking to appoint a Managing Associate to take day-to-day ownership of significant matters, lead strategy and delivery, and act as a key point of contact for clients. You’ll also contribute to business development activity and help maintain excellent technical and service standards across the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and delivering a broad range of real estate disputes, with a focus on complex and high-value matters
- Advising on landlord and tenant disputes including lease renewals (contested and uncontested), dilapidations, break notices, forfeiture and possession actions
- Managing litigation strategy, procedure and case progression in a commercial, solutions-focused way
- Acting as a trusted day-to-day adviser to clients, strengthening relationships through responsiveness and practical insight
- Working closely with senior lawyers on the most complex, high-profile or business-critical mandates
- Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, supporting effective delegation and quality control
- Supporting business development, including identifying opportunities with existing clients and contributing to pitches and panel appointments
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in Real Estate Disputes
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious real estate matters, including complex landlord and tenant disputes
- Confidence to lead significant matters with appropriate autonomy, while exercising sound judgement on escalation where needed
- Strong organisational and matter management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality work
- Commercial approach to advice, aligned to client objectives and risk considerations
- Strong client relationship skills and experience acting as a trusted day-to-day adviser
What’s On Offer
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home per week, depending on role and location)
- Competitive financial package, including discretionary bonus (performance dependent)
- Private medical insurance, with options to upgrade and add family cover
- Pension with matched employer contributions (up to 5%)
- Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection cover
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to one week per year
- Sabbatical leave options (subject to eligibility)
- Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 employee assistance programme and counselling
- Wellbeing subsidy towards gym, sports membership or wellbeing apps
- Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan
- CSR day for volunteering (1 day per year) and payroll giving scheme
- Discounts and rewards portal, plus peer and manager recognition schemes
Working Arrangements
Full-time, permanent role based in Manchester, with hybrid working typically 2 days from home per week (depending on role and location).
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