Property Litigation New Qualified Solicitor – Lincoln
Leading regional firm with a strong and growing Property Litigation team is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the Lincoln office. This role offers a supportive, well‑structured environment, excellent training culture, and a genuinely friendly, down‑to‑earth atmosphere.
The Role
You will join an established property litigation team advising a broad mix of commercial landlords, tenants, developers, landowners, and property investors on a wide range of contentious property matters.
The work is varied and will include:
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals and break notices
- Dilapidations claims and rent arrears recovery
- Possession proceedings and forfeiture matters
- Easements, covenants, and boundary disputes
- Property‑related professional negligence issues
- Supporting senior lawyers on higher‑value and more complex litigation
- Managing your own smaller caseload with appropriate supervision
You will be encouraged to take responsibility early, with a clear and structured development path as you progress towards more complex and higher‑value work.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be a newly qualified solicitor (or due to qualify shortly) with:
- Strong grounding in property litigation or broader litigation during training
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- A practical, commercial approach to resolving disputes
- Confidence in communicating with clients and stakeholders
- A genuine interest in property disputes and contentious real‑estate work
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
Experience in real‑estate litigation during a seat will be highly advantageous, but the firm is open to strong litigators with a willingness to specialise.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive NQ salary, reflective of regional market rates
- Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility built in
- High‑quality, varied caseload from day one
- Excellent supervision and structured development programme
- Friendly and collaborative team culture
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
- Strong focus on work‑life balance and wellbeing
About the Firm
This is a well‑established regional firm with a strong presence across Lincolnshire and the wider East Midlands. The firm has a reputation for delivering high‑quality legal services across both commercial and private client sectors, with property work sitting at the heart of its offering. The culture is supportive, approachable, and genuinely team‑focused, making it an excellent environment for an NQ looking to build confidence and technical strength.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
