Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Sacco Mann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their dynamic Social Housing Litigation Team in Newcastle. This role is perfect for a motivated Solicitor with 1 to 4 years of experience in the affordable housing sector and volume litigation. You will handle a high-volume caseload of defendant housing disrepair claims while managing junior fee earners and supporting the management team. The firm offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for continuous professional development, making it an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a respected firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years PQE with experience in affordable housing and volume litigation.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims.
• Support and manage junior fee earners within the team.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification (1 - 4 years PQE)

Tools

Civil Procedure Rules

Job description

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a leading Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their Social Housing Litigation Team based in Newcastle. This role would suit a Solicitor with between 1 - 4 years' experience within the affordable housing sector.

The Role

Joining the highly regarded team, you will be working with some of the largest affordable housing providers in the country, defending volume housing disrepair claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Running your own high-volume caseload of defendant housing disrepair claims
• Managing junior fee earners
• Supporting the wider management team

About You

• 1 - 4 years PQE and experience within the affordable housing sector and volume litigation
• Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules
• Have an interest in managing junior fee earners
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Continuous professional development

If you are interested in this Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.