A standout opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join one of Yorkshire’s leading commercial law firms in a senior capacity (5+ PQE). 

This is a role for an ambitious lawyer who is looking for high-quality work, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to play a visible role within a highly regarded and growing real estate disputes team.

The firm has built an exceptional reputation across the Yorkshire market for its culture, quality of work and long-standing client relationships. Consistently recognised in the legal directories, the team acts for an impressive portfolio of commercial landlords, developers, investors and corporate occupiers on a broad range of complex and high-value property disputes.

The Opportunity Joining a specialist Property Litigation team in Leeds, you will handle a varied and rewarding caseload whilst also taking on a leadership and mentoring role within the wider team.

The work will include:

• Landlord & tenant disputes
• Lease renewals
• Rent reviews
• Dilapidations
• Break notices
• Easements and restrictive covenants
• Option agreements
• Vacant possession strategies for residential developers
• Estate management disputes
• Mortgage repossessions

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play an active part in developing client relationships, supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

This is an excellent platform for someone looking to step into a more senior position within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About You Applications are welcomed from solicitors with 5+ years’ PQE and strong experience within property litigation.

You will ideally:

• Have trained and qualified within a respected real estate disputes team
• Be confident managing a busy caseload independently
• Have experience advising commercial clients on a range of landlord & tenant matters
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Be commercially minded and client-focused
• Thrive in a collaborative but high-performing environment

Why Apply? This firm is widely regarded as one of the region’s employers of choice and offers a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture alongside top-quality work.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (2–3 days from home)
• Excellent quality work and clients
• Clear progression prospects
• Profit share scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Strong wellbeing programme
• Additional annual leave benefits
• Modern city-centre offices
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with excellent staff retention

If you are looking for a senior property litigation opportunity with one of the strongest real estate teams in Leeds, this is a role well worth exploring.

For more information, please reach out to me here:

jennifer.crowther@qedlegal.com
07359 554471