Property Litigation Associate / Senior Associate

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Description

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Your new company

n This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a strong presence in the Yorkshire market. The firm has an established Property Litigation team that advises a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, property management companies and public sector organisations.

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n Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Associate and/or Senior Associate to strengthen its Leeds-based team.

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Your new role

n You will join a busy and well-respected property disputes practice, handling a broad range of contentious real estate matters while working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and litigation teams.

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Your caseload will include:

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  • Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
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  • Lease renewals, terminations and break notices
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  • Dilapidation claims
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  • Forfeiture and possession proceedings
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  • Rent recovery and service charge disputes
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  • Development and construction-related property disputes
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  • Easements, rights of way and restrictive covenant matters
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  • Boundary and ownership disputes
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  • Property insolvency issues
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  • Real estate litigation arising from asset management portfolios
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n You will have responsibility for managing your own caseload, developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives across the Yorkshire market.

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What you'll need to succeed n  

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  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
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  • 3+ years' PQE, although applications from all suitably experienced candidates will be considered
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  • Experience handling a broad range of property litigation matters
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  • Strong technical knowledge of commercial property disputes
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  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills
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  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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  • Interest in business development and networking activities
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What you'll get in return n  

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  • Competitive salary and bonus potential
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  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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  • High-quality and complex property litigation work
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  • Clear progression framework with genuine Senior Associate and Partnership prospects
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  • Comprehensive training and professional development support
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  • Strong work-life balance and supportive culture
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  • Market-leading benefits package
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What you need to do now

n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Posted: October 20th, 2026