At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex property litigation cases and collaborate with a dynamic team of specialists.
- Company: Join a leading national law firm known for its supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, clear path to partnership, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on high-value disputes and significant regeneration projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of property litigation in a thriving Leeds team with exciting challenges.
- Qualifications: Experienced property litigation lawyer with strong market contacts and business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation lawyer to join a highly regarded national law firm in Leeds as either a Legal Director or Partner. This is a genuine strategic hire within a well-established national team of more than 50 property litigation specialists, including a thriving Leeds team of 13 lawyers. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to developing and progressing its people.
Who is this role suited for?
- An existing Legal Director seeking a clear and realistic pathway to Partnership
- An established Partner looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive and ambitious platform
- A senior property disputes lawyer with strong market contacts and business development capability (a following is not required)
Work
The team advises a broad range of public and private sector clients on complex and high-value property disputes, including:
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease renewals and security of tenure matters
- Dilapidations claims
- Development and regeneration projects
- Telecommunications and Electronic Communications Code issues
- Property-related contractual disputes
- Strategic portfolio management and asset protection matters
Recent instructions have included
- Advising major public sector organisations on large-scale property portfolios
- Supporting multi-million‑pound city centre regeneration projects
- Acting on complex disputes involving development land and strategic assets
- Advising on telecommunications infrastructure affecting redevelopment opportunities
- Managing significant dilapidations and lease renewal disputes
- Providing strategic property litigation support to national organisations with extensive real estate holdings
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Highly competitive remuneration package
- Clear route to Partnership for the right individual
- Strong existing team and national platform
- High‑quality and varied workload
- Excellent culture with a genuine focus on collaboration and work‑life balance
- Significant opportunity to help shape the future growth of the Leeds offering
Property Litigation Legal Director or Partner in Bradford employer: Think Legal Recruitment
Join a leading national law firm in Leeds, where you will be part of a collaborative and ambitious team dedicated to high-quality property litigation. With a strong focus on employee development and work-life balance, this role offers a clear pathway to Partnership and the chance to shape the future of the Leeds office while working on complex and high-value disputes for a diverse range of clients.
