Housing Litigation Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Birmingham is seeking a talented Housing Litigation Solicitor to handle a diverse caseload, mentor junior colleagues, and engage in advocacy. This role offers a hybrid working model, robust training, and opportunities to make a social impact. The ideal candidate will have strong housing law experience and advocacy skills, along with a commitment to delivering excellent legal services.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 2 discretionary gift days

3 volunteering days per year

Full home-working IT setup

Comprehensive support and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in housing law or residential leasehold litigation.
• Confident advocacy skills for representing clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and effective prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Defend housing disrepair claims and mentor junior colleagues.
• Secure and oppose anti-social behaviour injunctions.
• Handle possession proceedings and advise on leasehold disputes.

Skills

Housing law experience

Advocacy skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Commercially focused advice

Job description

Housing Litigation Solicitor – Birmingham

Advance your career in Housing Litigation with a nationally recognised firm.

Our client is seeking a talented Housing Litigation Solicitor, Associate, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive to join our thriving Birmingham office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to handle high-quality work, develop advocacy skills and make a genuine impact in the housing and social housing sectors.

About the Opportunity:

You’ll work with a diverse range of clients including housing associations, local authorities, charitable landlords and co-operatives across England. Your role will involve managing a stimulating caseload while contributing to meaningful outcomes for communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defending housing disrepair claims and mentoring junior colleagues
• Securing and opposing anti-social behaviour injunctions
• Handling possession proceedings, Equality Act defences and mental capacity issues
• Advising on leasehold and shared ownership disputes
• Providing policy reviews, housing management guidance and legislative updates
• Prosecuting matters under the Environmental Protection Act

About the Team:

You’ll be based in Birmingham within a collaborative unit, working closely with colleagues in the wider Housing Litigation group spanning Manchester and Birmingham. The culture is friendly, inclusive and focused on professional excellence.

About You:

• Strong experience in housing law or residential leasehold litigation
• Confident advocacy skills and enthusiasm for representing clients in hearings
• A team-focused approach with leadership and delegation experience
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Clear, practical communication and commercially focused advice delivery

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working model – typically 3 days from home and 2 days in Birmingham office
• Advocacy experience – regular opportunities to appear in court and develop your advocacy profile
• Comprehensive support – dedicated IT, secretarial and PA assistance to help you concentrate on legal work
• Professional growth – sector-leading training programmes, mentoring and a transparent progression path
• Values-driven work – be part of a firm committed to social impact and meaningful client outcomes

Benefits & Rewards:

• Hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday plus 2 discretionary gift days at Christmas
• 3 volunteering days per year to support community projects
• Full home-working IT setup and ongoing support
• Exceptional training and career development opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your housing litigation career? Apply now to join our supportive Birmingham team and play your part in delivering outstanding legal services that change lives. Contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online.