Housing Disrepair Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary + bonus

Benefits package

Long-term progression

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is representing a thriving Legal 500 firm in Manchester seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 2+ PQE. You will handle your own caseload of litigated housing disrepair claims, advise tenants, draft pleadings, and progress cases through litigation, with opportunities to mentor juniors.

The firm offers a highly competitive salary, a market-leading bonus scheme, flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing litigated housing disrepair or civil litigation matters.
• Confident communicator with strong technical ability.
• Proactive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of litigated housing disrepair claims from instruction to settlement or trial.
• Advise tenants, draft pleadings and witness statements, and instruct experts.
• Negotiate with defendants and progress claims through litigation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Litigation

Housing disrepair

Client communication

Education

Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Title: Housing Disrepair Solicitor
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Housing Disrepair Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join a thriving and expanding Legal 500 law firm in Manchester. With a strong pipeline of quality work, genuine career progression and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career within a highly regarded litigation team.

The Role

You'll take ownership of your own caseload of litigated housing disrepair claims, managing matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. You'll advise tenants, draft pleadings and witness statements, instruct experts, negotiate with defendants and progress claims efficiently through the litigation process.

As your experience develops, you'll also have the opportunity to support junior colleagues and play an active role in the continued growth of a successful and ambitious team.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 2+ years' PQE and a proven track record of independently managing litigated housing disrepair or wider civil litigation matters. You'll be a confident communicator with strong technical ability and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Why Apply?

Join a modern, forward-thinking Legal 500 firm that combines high-quality work with a genuinely supportive environment where career progression is encouraged.

• Highly competitive salary and market-leading bonus scheme.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Apply

If you're looking to take the next step in your housing disrepair career with an ambitious and growing law firm, apply today or get in touch with George Prescott at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.