Job description
Newly Qualified Solicitor – Real Estate Litigation12-Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)
Location: Harrogate | Hybrid Working Available
A well-established and nationally respected law firm is looking for an ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its dynamic Real Estate Disputes team in Harrogate. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your legal career with a leading practice known for handling complex and high-value property disputes. The role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.
The Opportunity You’ll be joining a high-performing national team led by a Chambers-ranked partner with a strong pedigree in commercial real estate litigation. With a background at a top-tier international litigation firm and over a decade of experience acting on major High Court and Lands Tribunal matters, she brings a depth of expertise in both litigation and dispute resolution strategy.
As part of the team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of contentious property issues, including:
- Lease disputes and renewals
- Service charge claims
- Break notices and dilapidations
- Restrictive covenants
- Rent reviews and development-related disputes
- Compulsory purchase compensation matters
- General commercial disputes involving real estate assets
The Ideal Candidate We’re looking for:
- A newly qualified solicitor (0–1 PQE) with a seat in commercial litigation or real estate (ideally both).
- A strong interest in real estate disputes and commercial problem-solving.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
- A team player with a proactive and client-focused approach.
- Fantastic training and mentoring from a recognised leader in real estate litigation.
- A varied caseload of complex and high-profile disputes.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture, with a national reach.
- Hybrid working and a healthy work/life balance.
- Potential to secure a permanent role
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