Property Litigation Solicitor

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Solicitor specializing in property litigation with conveyancing expertise to join a progressive Dispute Resolution team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This role is part of a forward-looking local team supported by a comprehensive UK-wide legal infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of conveyancing and property-related dispute cases from inception through resolution.
• Advise clients that include large national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, High Street banks, and FTSE 250 companies, particularly regarding title rectification and real estate litigation.
• Handle complex issues such as mortgage fraud, professional negligence, title defects, and disputes arising from residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Draft essential legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and settlement agreements.
• Participate actively in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings when required.
• Collaborate closely with clients and colleagues to deliver commercially viable solutions.
• Support the growth and business development efforts of the Belfast Dispute Resolution team.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, preferably admitted in Northern Ireland, though applicants from the Republic of Ireland or England & Wales will also be considered.
• Strong, detailed knowledge of the conveyancing process focused on the sale of recovered properties on behalf of lenders and financial institutions.
• Experience with sales of recovered properties is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to independently advance cases while actively contributing to team activities.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive compensation and a rich flexible benefits package.
• Employment within a modern office facilitating both collaborative and flexible work arrangements (mix of office and remote work as per caseload demands).
• Work at a Top 50 law firm awarded the Investors in People Platinum Standard, reflecting a commitment to excellence and supportive work culture.

Additional Information

• Employment offers are contingent on various background checks, including employment references covering the past 5 years, proof of identity and address, Personnel Vetting credit search (identifying insolvency or County Court Judgments), DBS criminal record checks, and social media screening.