Housing Litigation - Solicitor/ Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor or Associate with 1+ years' PQE. The role involves managing housing litigation cases, running possession claims, and supporting junior colleagues in a collaborative team environment. This firm offers excellent training, hybrid working, and a competitive salary with generous benefits, including holidays and gym access.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Onsite café

Free gym access

25 days' holiday + 2 Christmas gift days and 3 days' volunteering leave

Technical training opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• 1+ PQE in housing or residential leasehold litigation.
• Confidence in advocacy and court work.
• Strong drafting, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of housing litigation matters.
• Run ASB injunctions and possession claims.
• Defend disrepair claims and supervise legal assistants.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client-focused communication

Job description

Housing Litigation Solicitor / Associate | 1+ PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is pleased to be working with a nationally recognised law firm seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join its expanding team in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor with 1+ years' PQE to work on a broad and stimulating range of housing litigation matters within a highly supportive, collaborative environment.

The Team

The Housing Litigation team is one of the most established and respected specialist teams in the sector, advising landlord clients exclusively, including housing associations, local authorities, charity landlords and housing co-operatives across England. The team is known for delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice on anti-social behaviour litigation, disrepair, possession proceedings, access injunctions and leasehold disputes. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic group of housing litigation specialists operating within a flexible hybrid working model and committed to excellent client service.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of housing litigation matters
• Run ASB injunctions and possession claims
• Defend disrepair claims and supervise legal assistants
• Undertake advocacy at possession hearings and injunction returns
• Advise on housing management issues, policy reviews and compliance
• Handle leasehold and shared ownership disputes
• Draft and review court applications, witness statements and other legal documents
• Build trusted relationships with landlord clients and provide clear, plain-English advice
• Support business development and contribute to the continued growth of the team

About You

• 1+ PQE in housing or residential leasehold litigation
• Confidence in advocacy and court work
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• The ability to supervise junior colleagues and work collaboratively
• A client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• A genuine interest in supporting social housing clients

Why Apply?

• Join a leading national firm recognised for its expertise in housing law
• Work with major housing associations, local authorities and charitable landlords
• Benefit from hybrid working and a newly refurbished Birmingham office with an onsite café and free gym access
• Access excellent technical training and opportunities to build specialist sector knowledge
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture with clear progression pathways
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days' holiday + 2 Christmas gift days and 3 days' volunteering leave
• All IT provided for effective home working

Apply Now

If you are a housing litigation solicitor looking to join a growing, high-performing team in Birmingham, please submit your CV or contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.