Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor – Birmingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – £55,000 to £70,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits. A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Birmingham, acting for Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales.

This role blends contentious and advisory work, with scope to mentor juniors, grow client relationships and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in Property Litigation or Housing Litigation.
• Experience with landlord and tenant disputes and service charge issues.
• Good understanding of housing and property-related legislation.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, client-centric advice.
• Experience managing client relationships with institutional or public sector clients.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Eligible to practice as a Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the Housing Management & Property Litigation team.
• Build relationships with Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious matters including leases and disputes.
• Deliver strategic, commercially-focused advice on regulatory matters affecting housing.
• Manage files, billing and contribute to the team's financial performance.
• Engage in client development and thought leadership activities.

Skills

Property Litigation

Housing Litigation

Landlord & Tenant disputes

Drafting & Negotiation

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor – Birmingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – £55,000 to £70,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its growing Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Birmingham. Acting for multiple Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales, the team is recognised for delivering high-quality advice across a broad range of housing management and property litigation matters. This opportunity offers exposure to a varied caseload combining both contentious and advisory work, within a collaborative and supportive environment that places genuine emphasis on career development, wellbeing and long-term progression.

The Role

• Support the continued growth and development of a highly regarded Housing Management & Property Litigation team
• Build and strengthen relationships with Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlord clients across England and Wales
• Take an active role in supporting existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to further enhance service delivery
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious property litigation matters including forfeiture, service charge disputes, breach of lease claims and possession-related issues
• Provide strategic advice on non-contentious matters including lease interpretation, property management issues, building safety and fire safety related matters
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's real estate, housing and litigation teams to deliver commercially focused solutions
• Support clients in responding to evolving regulatory and legislative requirements affecting the housing sector
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including efficient file management, billing and delivery against key performance objectives
• Contribute to the profile and continued success of the team through client engagement, networking and thought leadership activities

The Candidate

• Demonstrates strong technical expertise within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or Housing Management work
• Experienced in handling landlord and tenant disputes, breach of lease matters, service charge disputes and wider property litigation issues
• Possesses a strong understanding of housing and property-related legislation and regulatory requirements
• Capable of delivering pragmatic, commercially focused and client-centric advice
• Experienced in managing client relationships and working closely with institutional, public sector or commercial clients
• Contributes positively to team development and wider business objectives
• An effective communicator with strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• A qualified Solicitor operating at Associate or Senior Associate level within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or a related practice area

The Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements
• Hybrid working from the firm's Birmingham office
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing and highly regarded team
• A collaborative working environment with a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance