Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Gym membership subsidy

Modern offices in Manchester

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to manage a full caseload, delivering high-quality advice and representation for tenants. You will work autonomously yet as part of a supportive team, with excellent earning potential and a flexible hybrid working model.

Requirements include a qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE and proven housing disrepair experience, strong technical knowledge and outstanding client care skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in housing disrepair.
• Proven experience in housing disrepair essential.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handling a full caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception to conclusion
• Advising clients on housing conditions, disrepair claims, and related litigation
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court pleadings
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and other third parties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements

Skills

Housing Disrepair experience

PQE 2-5 years

Legal drafting

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Housing Disrepair Solicitor, Manchester City Centre Based.

£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE) + Excellent Bonus Structure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a well-established and growing legal practice based in Manchester City Centre. This role offers excellent earning potential, flexibility, and a supportive working environment.

The Role as Housing Disrepair Solicitor

You will manage your own caseload of housing disrepair matters, acting on behalf of tenants and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation. This is a client-focused role suited to a confident solicitor who enjoys autonomy and progression.

Responsibilities as Housing Disrepair Solicitor

• Handling a full caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception to conclusion
• Advising clients on housing conditions, disrepair claims, and related litigation
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court pleadings
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and other third parties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements

Essentials as Housing Disrepair Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE
• Proven experience in Housing Disrepair (essential)
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Benefits as Housing Disrepair Solicitor

• Competitive salary £45K – £55K depending on experience
• Excellent bonus structure
• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model
• Subsidised gym membership
• Modern offices in a prime city-centre location

If you’re a Housing Disrepair Solicitor looking for flexibility, strong rewards, and career progression, this role offers an outstanding next step.