Housing Litigation Solicitor, Leeds

IPS Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm seeks an experienced housing solicitor to join its expanding housing team. The successful candidate will manage diverse housing law cases, provide expert advice, and ideally represent clients in courts and tribunals. Candidates with over 6 years of PQE are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with over 6 years PQE in housing law.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload independently.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in housing law, including landlord-tenant disputes.
• Provide legal representation in courts and tribunals as needed.
• Advise clients on housing law matters including leasehold issues.

Skills

Advising on housing law matters

Representation in courts and tribunals

Landlord and tenant dispute resolution

Leasehold issues expertise

Job description

A leading Yorkshire law firm is looking to expand its housing team with the addition of an experienced housing solicitor.
You will play a key role in managing a varied caseload covering all aspects of housing law. The firm's client base includes housing associations, local authorities and private sector entities.
Suitable candidates will be able to advise on a broad spectrum of housing law matters, including but not limited to, landlord and tenant disputes, housing disrepair, leasehold issues, and possession proceedings.
It would be beneficial to be able to provide representation in courts and tribunals. This vacancy is aimed at more senior candidates of over 6 years pqe to director level.