Housing Solicitor

TSR Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Housing Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload related to landlord and tenant law. The role offers a collaborative environment with excellent career development, a competitive salary up to £50,000, and support for further qualifications. Strong experience and confident client advising are essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Support for qualification funding

Friendly and supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Access to training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong experience in landlord and tenant law.
• Confident in advising clients clearly and professionally.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters.
• Providing guidance on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
• Handling injunctions related to access and anti-social behaviour.
• Managing rent repayment orders and disrepair claims.

Skills

Landlord and tenant law

Client communication

Court representation

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Experience as housing paralegal

Job description

Housing Solicitor
Location: Barry, South Wales
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Office-based with hybrid working options

About the Role
A leading, award-winning firm with a strong reputation in landlord and tenant law is seeking a Housing Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to join their friendly and supportive Barry-based team. Recognised nationally for excellence, this firm has won over 20 awards for Wales and South Englandand prides itself on providing exceptional client care. With a close-knit, well established team in theirBarry office, the environment is collaborative, professional, and people-focused, making it an ideal place to develop your career in housing law.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to make a real impact while benefiting from full support, training, and potential sponsorship for qualification for the right candidate.

You will be handling a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

• Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters, including the validity of notices.

• Providing guidance on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

• Handling injunctions relating to access and anti-social behaviour.

• Advising both private rental and social tenants.

• Managing rent repayment orders and disrepair claims.

• Dealing with harassment and unlawful eviction claims.

• Enforcing orders against tenants or landlords.

• Handling trespass claims, High Court enforcement, and bailiff instructions.

• Advising on company let agreements.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or experienced housing paralegal.

• Have strong experience in landlord and tenant law.

• Be confident in advising clients clearly and professionally, both in person and over the phone.

• Be precise, reliable, and able to follow firm policies and procedures.

• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

• Have excellent drafting skills and be confident representing clients in closed court if required.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary up to £50,000, dependent on experience.

• Support and funding for qualification (if applicable).

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• A genuinely friendly and supportive team environment.

• Career progression and promotion opportunities.

• Access to training, resources, and mentoring to help you thrive.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on02920 [e-mail] complete confidence.