Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor to join a respected Legal 500 firm in Birmingham City Centre with hybrid working. You will handle a varied caseload for Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales, combining contentious and advisory work.

The role offers a clear path to progression, a competitive salary of £55,000–£70,000 DOE plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in Property or Housing Litigation.
• Experience handling landlord and tenant disputes and service charge issues.
• Ability to manage client relationships with institutional or public sector clients.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of the Housing Management & Property Litigation team.
• Build relationships with Registered Providers, local authorities and landlords across England and Wales.
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious housing matters including lease interpretation and building safety.
• Mentor junior team members and manage file delivery and billing.
• Contribute to client engagement and thought leadership in the housing sector.

Skills

Property litigation

Housing litigation

Client relationship mgmt

Negotiation

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
• Private healthcare cover
• 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