Solicitor role in growing property litigation team in a well-respected national firm.

2 - 5 years PQE.

Award-winning, top 100, full-service law firm with offices in Manchester, London and Liverpool is looking for a solicitor to join its successful and growing property litigation team. Recognised for their collegiate culture and transparent career progression framework, the firm regularly attracts individuals from other respected firms.

The team covers the full spectrum of property disputes for both commercial and residential land owners,  landlords and tenants. The team acts  for a number of high profile, household names alongside a variety of developers, managing agents, investors and private clients.   

The role will involve the candidate managing their own caseload under supervision and supporting partners on larger disputes. The candidate will have a client facing role and will be encouraged to develop their professional skills and own business development strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with new enquires from new and existing clients;
• Managing a busy caseload of a variety of disputes;
• Taking instructions from clients, legal research, case analysis and drafting letters/emails/documents;
• Assisting partners and senior solicitors on high value/complex disputes;
• Managing compliance and cashflow on files;
• Producing articles, video content and delivering external/internal training; and
• Developing and assisting with the implementation of business development strategies.

The candidate must have:

• Good academics;
• Experience in property disputes;
• Outgoing and friendly manner alongside an ability to adapt and work at a fast pace; and
• Strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude.

Working for JMW

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.