Senior Real Estate Disputes Lawyer - Manchester

• Part of a well-established Real Estate Disputes team sitting within a wider national Real Estate group, led by Partners across several UK offices.
• The Manchester team offers a supportive, collegiate environment, working alongside experienced Partners, Legal Directors and Associates.
• Clients include landlords, tenants, developers, investors and corporate occupiers, as well as banks and insolvency practitioners.
• A strong track record acting in high-value and complex litigation, including reported cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
• Recognised for technical excellence, commercial acumen and a strategic approach to litigation, with regular involvement in precedent-setting and cross-border matters.

• A varied and broad caseload across real estate disputes, with a particular emphasis on leading complex, high-value matters.
• Full range of landlord and tenant work, including contested and uncontested lease renewals, dilapidation claims, break notices, forfeiture and possession actions.
• High-value, high-profile litigation, including work for retailers with extensive property portfolios.
• Day-to-day ownership of matters — leading strategy, managing client relationships and driving cases forward efficiently and commercially.
• Close collaboration with Partners and Legal Directors on the most complex and business-critical mandates.
• A meaningful role in supporting and deepening relationships with key firm clients.
• Supervision, mentoring and development of junior lawyers, as a senior member of the team.
• Encouragement to contribute to business development — identifying opportunities with existing clients, supporting pitches and panel appointments, and building internal and external profile.

• England & Wales-qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience in Real Estate Disputes.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious real estate matters, with the confidence to lead on complex landlord and tenant disputes and related litigation.
• Able to manage significant matters with an appropriate level of autonomy, exercising sound legal, procedural and strategic judgement, while knowing when to escalate.
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach, aligning legal advice with clients' commercial objectives and risk considerations.
• Strong client relationship management skills, including experience as a trusted day-to-day adviser.
• Excellent organisational and matter management skills, able to balance competing priorities, delegate effectively and deliver consistently high-quality work.

• Significant responsibility and genuine autonomy within a supportive, stretching environment.
• Structured investment in career development, including mentoring, leadership training and international collaboration opportunities.
• A stable, high-performing and ambitious team with a strong record of internal progression.
• Exposure to high-calibre work for an impressive client base, within a firm known for technical excellence and commercial insight.