Housing Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor to join their esteemed team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded firm that has a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to social housing providers and private landlords. With a focus on both independent and collaborative work, you will be expected to manage a diverse caseload while showcasing your strong communication and client care skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values attention to detail and offers a range of attractive perks, including hybrid working options and generous leave policies. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contribution to legal fees

Death in service benefit

Birthday off

Christmas and profit share bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash Health Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management legal department is essential.
• Track record of managing a busy caseload of housing litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Defend disrepair claims, possession, and civil injunctions.
• Supervise secretaries and junior staff while managing support services.

Skills

Housing Litigation

Communication Skills

Client Care

Attention to Detail

Marketing and Networking

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Are you a Housing Litigation Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Firm?

The Firm's Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked Housing department boasts over 30 years of experience in servicing social housing providers and private landlords.

Our client is in search of a robust Solicitor to become a valuable member of the Housing team, demonstrating outstanding communication and client care abilities along with excellent attention to detail. The role entails both independent work and collaboration with the team and will require a flexible approach to work and time.

The Firm
Long established, our client specializes in delivering first-class service across a wide spectrum of practice areas to both businesses and individuals. Staffed by a team of legal professionals who are experts in their chosen fields, the firm prides itself on providing jargon-free advice in clear and concise language and has developed a loyal and growing client base as well as numerous accreditations.

What will be expected from you?

• Experience in a housing management legal department
• Dealing with a busy caseload of housing litigation matters to include defending disrepair claims, possession, civil injunctions, defending EPA claims, ASB and fraud.
• Experience of dealing with landlord and tenant matters, AST and/or leasehold matters to include forfeiture claims is desirable.
• Participation in marketing and networking activities
• A consistent track record of meeting targets
• Managing support services including supervision of secretaries and junior staff DOE/PQE

What will you get in return?

• Hybrid working schemes
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contribution to legal fees
• Death in service benefit
• Birthday off
• Christmas and profit share bonus
• Access to ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Medicash Health Plan
• Private Medical Insurance, to name a few