Job Description

Solicitor

Real Estate Litigation

Manchester

Interested in joining a supportive inclusive and diverse team in an international legal business? Then please get in touch with us!

We are looking to expand our national Real Estate Litigation team, based in Manchester.

The Real Estate team consists of around 20 lawyers and we operate nationally. That means everyone can get involved in work for all clients. We\'re a close, friendly, collaborative team and we have a focus on sharing knowledge, good lines of communications and proper supervision structures.

We advise clients on all types of commercial property dispute, such as lease renewals (opposed and unopposed), restrictive covenants, break options, dilapidations, rights of way, boundary disputes, trespass, nuisance, telecoms, possession and insolvency related issues.

We act for clients in a variety of sectors from hospitality, retail and technology to telecoms and the public sector. Our telecoms expertise is renowned and we act for big UK-wide electronic communications operators. This work covers all aspects of asset management, from lease renewals under the Act and Code, right of way disputes, access issues, upgrades and the roll out and ongoing management of new technologies such as 5G.

We are keen to speak to associates with experience in all aspects of commercial real estate litigation including dilapidations disputes and settlements, Boundary and right of way issues, and rent arrears and landlord remedies (including forfeiture, Court proceedings, CRAR etc.) Exposure to telecoms law and the new Electronic Communications Code, would be ideal! Driven by the desire to deliver a world class client service, the ability and desire to develop lasting relationships with clients and be a long-term member of an established but forward-thinking and growing team is essential!

We offer a positive, friendly, supportive and collegiate approach to working with others. At our core is a belief that an inclusive, supportive working environment allows people to more easily be themselves, develop much more quickly and be happier at work. Everyone in the team supports this ethos.

We want you to feel valued and rewarded.

We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond just salary. When you join DWF you\'ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your and your family\'s needs and lifestyle.

Our standard benefits cover medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave. Our other flexible benefits include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers.. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.

DWF has adopted a hybrid working model, so our people enjoy a mix of home and office working.

We would love to hear from you and discuss your career at DWF.

DWF Group