Job Description

Our national Property Dispute Resolution team is one of the largest and most highly rated in the UK and we are now looking for a property litigation lawyer to expand our team in Newcastle. You will work as part of our specialist Leasehold Disputes team, acting for freeholders and managing agents. The role is varied and fast-paced, offering a mix of volume and complex advisory work.

What will you be doing?



In this role, you'll manage a varied caseload of leasehold disputes from start to finish, including preparing and pursuing court claims for ground rent, service charges, and other arrears. You'll advise clients on breaches of lease and enforcement options, draft pleadings and witness statements, and handle both defended and undefended claims through to resolution. Alongside core work, you'll tackle complex issues such as disrepair claims, Section 20 consultations, insolvency-related lease enforcement, and technical queries on lease interpretation. Client engagement is key--you'll attend meetings, provide clear and timely advice, and support business development through training sessions, workshops, and industry events.

What does the ideal candidate look like?



We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded lawyer with a passion for property litigation and leasehold disputes--or a strong desire to develop expertise in this area. You'll thrive managing a busy caseload, communicating confidently with clients, and delivering practical, solution-focused advice. Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to think strategically and act decisively. Collaboration is at the heart of our team, so you'll enjoy working in a supportive environment while also taking the lead in client-facing activities and business development. If you're ready to combine technical skill with commercial awareness and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.



To be successful in this role, you'll have as a minimum:


You'll be a qualified (England & Wales) Solicitor with experience in property litigation or residential leasehold disputes (or a strong interest in developing in this area) Proven experience managing a busy caseload and communicating directly with clients Possess strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills.

What makes it great to work here?



We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!



As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.



Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.



We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.



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