Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor to join its Birmingham City Centre team on a hybrid working basis. The role covers housing management and property litigation for Registered Providers, local authorities and landlords across England and Wales.

You will handle contentious and non-contentious matters, contribute to client relationships, mentoring, and business development, with a focus on career progression and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

More About William James Recruitment:

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.