Real Estate Disputes Lawyer – Associate, 3 – 5 Years’ PQE, Manchester

As part of our AG2030 Growth Strategy, we are seeking an ambitious Associate in our Real Estate Dispute team to provide expert legal support and representation in high‑value, high‑profile, and often complex litigation matters. Part of the Real Estate Group, the Real Estate Disputes team is led by 7 Partners across Leeds, Manchester and London. The Manchester team is made up of 2 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 3 Managing Associates and an excellent cohort of Associates, offering a supportive environment with peers and senior lawyers to work alongside.

Clients include an impressive range of landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and corporate occupiers, as well as bank & insolvency practitioners. The Manchester team have a wealth of experience in acting in high‑value and complex litigation, including reported cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. More generally we undertake the usual contentious property matters including dilapidations, lease renewals, rent review, professional negligence and general property management work.

What You’ll Do:

• You can expect a varied and broad mix of work in all forms of real estate disputes.
• Responsibilities will include dealing with a full range of landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals (contested and uncontested), dilapidation claims, service of break notices, forfeiture and possession actions.
• You will act on a range of high‑value, high‑profile and complex litigation cases including those for retailers with extensive property portfolios.
• Clients include developers, landlords, tenants, banks/financial institutions, insolvency practitioners and professional advisors.
• You will handle your own matters (with supervision) and assist the Partners and more senior members of the team on more complex matters.
• You will play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the Division and to the firm.

This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with excellent prospects for career development. We have a strong reputation for providing Associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive, stretching environment. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development. We encourage Associates to help the team in developing and building relationships with new and existing clients through business development initiatives.

Fee earners are expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. The team are located at our city centre office.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You are a UK qualified Solicitor with between 3 and 5 years of post-qualified experience within Real Estate Disputes.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, detail‑focused, a person of sound judgment.
• Fast learner with commercial approach.
• Excellent client relationship skills and effective communicator.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative team player.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top‑tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.