Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Strong focus on work-life balance

Comprehensive learning and development programmes

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to manage a litigated caseload for social landlords. This role offers the opportunity to work within a top-ranked team known for its success in housing law. The firm promotes a flexible working environment, allowing one day a week in the office, and focuses on work-life balance and employee development. Candidates with previous experience in Social Housing and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience defending claims for Registered Providers and/or Local Authorities.
• Ability to run cases to trial.
• Genuine interest in the social housing sector.
• Interest in the social housing sector and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload of litigated housing conditions claims.
• Drafting Defences, witness statements, and preparing for trial.
• Handling claims from pre-litigation through to trial.
• Handle claims from pre-litigation through to trial as part of a specialist team.

Skills

Previous experience within a Social Housing or Housing Management team

Experience defending disrepair claims

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Advocacy experience

Job description

Disrepair Solicitor – Housing Management

We are currently working with a national, Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm that is looking to recruit a Disrepair Solicitor into its highly regarded Housing Management team, following continued growth and success.

This team has expanded significantly over the past decade and is now one of the firm’s fastest-growing practice areas, acting for Registered Providers and Local Authorities nationwide. They are regularly appointed to some of the largest national and regional frameworks and are well known in the sector for their success defending claims at trial.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with housing disrepair experience to take ownership of a litigated caseload, working on high-quality matters for social landlords.

The role will involve:

• Managing your own caseload of litigated housing conditions (disrepair) claims
• Defending claims on behalf of Registered Providers and Local Authorities
• Drafting Defences, witness statements, and preparing matters for trial
• Handling claims from pre-litigation through to trial
• Working as part of a well-established and supportive specialist team

Due to the team’s strong track record at trial, there has been a steady influx of new instructions, making this an exciting time to join.

About You

• Previous experience within a Social Housing or Housing Management team
• Experience defending disrepair claims for Registered Providers and/or Local Authorities
• A proven ability to run cases to trial
• A genuine interest in the social housing sector
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively as part of a team
• Advocacy experience is advantageous, but not essential

Why Join?

• Join a nationally respected firm with a strong reputation in housing law
• Work within a top-ranked, growing team with excellent quality instructions
• Flexible working environment, empowering you to work where you do your best work (1 day a week in the office)
• Strong focus on work-life balance, wellbeing, and long-term career development
• Supportive culture with comprehensive learning and development programmes
• A firm that genuinely values its people and promotes from within

If you’re a Housing Disrepair Solicitor looking to join a firm where you can develop your expertise, feel supported, and work on high-quality matters, I’d be very happy to discuss this role in more detail.