Housing Litigation Solicitor – Hybrid

Venn Group, London; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Health cash plan

Job summary

A social housing provider is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join its legal team in the United Kingdom. You will handle housing condition claims, litigation and broader housing management matters, taking ownership of a varied caseload and developing advocacy experience.

Reporting to the Housing Litigation Manager, you will draft court documents, attend hearings, advise on tenancy breaches and ASB, and collaborate across legal services and external partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with at least 5 years’ PQE in housing law.
• Experience managing housing condition claims and drafting court documents.
• Proven ability to advocate in County Court, Magistrates’ Court or First-tier Tribunal.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing condition claims, including disrepair and nuisance proceedings.
• Draft court applications, pleadings, defences and witness statements.
• Represent the organisation in County Court, Magistrates’ Court and FTT hearings.
• Advise on tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and housing management matters.
• Collaborate with teams and external solicitors, courts and other stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with legislation, case law and Civil Procedure Rules.

Skills

Housing litigation

Advocacy

Drafting documents

Negotiation

Job description

A social housing provider is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join its legal team in the United Kingdom. You will handle housing condition claims, litigation and broader housing management matters, taking ownership of a varied caseload and developing advocacy experience.

Reporting to the Housing Litigation Manager, you will draft court documents, attend hearings, advise on tenancy breaches and ASB, and collaborate across legal services and external partners.