Housing Management Solicitor/Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham seeks a Housing Management Solicitor with 1-7 years' PQE to join their dynamic team. This position involves managing caseloads, advising on housing disputes, and engaging with high-profile clients. The firm offers a hybrid work model promoting balance, along with competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong legal drafting skills and experience with social landlords.

Benefits

Generous holiday

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-7 years' PQE, particularly in housing law.
• Experience with social landlords or public sector clients.
• Ability to manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of housing management disputes.
• Advise landlords on injunction and disrepair claims.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Client management

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Housing Management Solicitor / Associate | 1-7 PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in housing law, seeking a Housing Management Solicitor or Associate to join their expanding team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with between 1 and 7 years' PQE to work on a broad range of housing management matters within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Team

The Housing Management team is one of the largest and fastest-growing practices in the country, advising a wide range of social landlords, including major housing associations, local authorities, care providers, NHS bodies, and charities. The team is recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused advice on complex housing management issues.

You will be joining a dynamic team that operates flexibly with a hybrid working model, prioritising quality client service and innovative solutions.

The Role

Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of housing management disputes and advisory matters
• Advise social landlords and other landlords on a variety of issues including:
  • Injunction claims (including access for gas and electricity safety)
  • Disrepair and possession claims
  • Cases involving the Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Breach of tenancy and failed succession cases
  • Leasehold management and service charge disputes
  • Draft and review legal documents, settlement agreements, and court applications
  • Liaise closely with clients and stakeholders to provide clear, commercial advice
  • Support business development initiatives and contribute to team growth

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor with:

• Between 1 and 7 years' PQE, preferably with experience acting for social landlords, housing associations or public sector clients
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage client expectations and deliver to agreed KPIs
• Confidence working directly with clients and building strong professional relationships
• A practical, commercial approach and a genuine commitment to the social housing sector
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Why Apply?

• Join a leading national law firm recognised for quality and innovation in housing law
• Work with high-profile clients across the social housing, public, and charitable sectors
• Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance
• Access to excellent learning and development opportunities with clear progression pathways
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday, discretionary bonus, and private medical insurance

Apply Now

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