About the Role
Head of Property Litigation | 8+ Years PQE | Legal 500 Ranked | Manchester or Liverpool | No Following RequiredA genuinely rare opportunity for a senior Property Litigator to take ownership of a department and build something meaningful. No following required. Existing workflow in place. This is a leadership role with real autonomy and long-term upside.The FirmThis is not a conventional law firm. This modern, fast-growing practice actively challenges how legal services are delivered, having built a reputation for recruiting top talent from some of the world's largest firms and offering them a genuinely different platform in return. No red tape. No unnecessary hierarchy. Just quality work, a progressive culture and the freedom to get on with it.The firm works with a diverse and impressive client base spanning PLCs, developers and well-known household names, and is one of the fastest-growing practices in the professional services sector. They have recently made significant investment into their IT infrastructure, giving lawyers a modern, well-resourced platform to operate from. Their Legal 500 ranking for disputes work reflects the quality of what they do and the clients they do it for.The RoleThis is the opportunity for a senior Property Litigator who has hit a ceiling in their current firm to step into a head of department role with full backing to grow it.You will initially work within the existing litigation function before taking the reins of a dedicated Property Litigation offering, with the opportunity to recruit and shape the team around you over time.The firm are looking for someone with strong commercial property litigation experience, with exposure to commercial clients being a distinct advantage.Relevant experience across the following is desirable:Landlord and Tenant Act 1954Landlord and tenant disputesDilapidation claimsRecovery of commercial rent arrearsBreach of contractPreparation and service of noticesNo following is required given the existing workflow, but an appetite for harnessing internal referrals and building relationships across the business will stand you in good stead.About You8+ years PQE in Property LitigationStrong technical knowledge across commercial property disputesA strategic mindset with the ambition to lead and grow a teamWhy This Role?A genuine head of department opportunity with room to buildHigh-quality, commercially interesting caseload from day oneFlexible, hybrid working across Manchester or LiverpoolA Legal 500 ranked firm that values autonomy, innovation and its peopleTo find out more, call Joe Bryant on 07441 937590 or email joe@jmc-legal.com