Housing Litigation Associate / Solicitor

Elysian Legal

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 2 gift days

3 social purpose volunteering days

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Manchester is seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing advocacy for housing associations and local authorities. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing law, strong advocacy skills, and a collaborative approach. The firm offers a hybrid working model along with generous benefits including holidays and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience in housing law or residential leasehold litigation.
Confidence in advocacy and a passion for representing clients at court.
A commitment to delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound advice.

Responsibilities

Manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing advice and advocacy for clients.
Defend disrepair claims and supervise legal assistants.
Handle complex possession claims and resolve residential leasehold disputes.

Skills

Advocacy

Housing law

Collaboration

Delegation

Job description

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid Working)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a Housing Litigation Lawyer driven by purpose and impact?

A top-tier, socially-focused law firm is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join its expanding Housing Litigation team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to build your career with a firm that is committed to improving lives, communities, and society.

The Role

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing crucial advice and advocacy for housing associations, local authorities, and charitable landlords. Your work will include:

Defending disrepair claims and supervising legal assistants.
Securing and defending anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Prosecuting under the Environmental Protection Act.
Handling complex possession claims (including Equality Act and mental capacity defences).
Resolving residential leasehold and shared ownership disputes.
Providing housing management advice and delivering legislative updates.

The Team

You will join a close-knit, ten-person team in Manchester, collaborating with a 17-strong national housing litigation department. The team is known for being supportive, highly skilled, and passionate about their work.

Qualifications

Experience in housing law or residential leasehold litigation.
Confidence in advocacy and a passion for representing clients at court.
A collaborative, supportive approach with excellent delegation skills.
The ability to manage a busy caseload, meeting deadlines with ease.
A commitment to delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound advice.

What they offer

Hybrid Working: Split your time between their newly refurbished Manchester office (2 days) and remote working (3 days).
Court Experience: Regular advocacy opportunities to develop and maintain your skills.
Comprehensive Support: Full IT, secretarial, and PA support to enable you to focus on your legal work.
Professional Development: Access to leading technical training and a clear progression path.
Generous Benefits: 25 days holiday + 2 gift days at Christmas, 3 social purpose volunteering days, and an excellent pension scheme.

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