Housing Solicitor

eNL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career development

Holiday entitlement increased to 28/30

Health cashback plan

Length of service awards

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Housing Solicitor with 1+ year PQE to join our London team handling a varied housing caseload with clear legal advice, client care and advocacy when required.

The role offers a competitive circa £50,000 salary depending on experience, a structured career development programme, a comprehensive benefits package including health cashback and length of service awards, and supportive supervision in a friendly firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors with 1+ year PQE in Housing Law, with strong knowledge of Legal Aid, including CCMS, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Housing Law caseload, providing clear, practical legal advice and maintaining high standards of client care and communication, with responsibility for correspondence, negotiations and advocacy where required.
• Ensure accurate time recording and timely billing, maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and keep up to date with developments in Housing Law, while contributing to the wider success of the department.

Skills

Housing Law

Legal Aid CCMS

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Housing Solicitor – 1+ PQE, London | Circa £50,000 DOE. An excellent opportunity for a Housing Solicitor to join a supportive team in London, handling a varied housing caseload while benefiting from structured career development, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to broaden your legal experience. Job Ref: 5672

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Housing Law caseload, providing clear, practical legal advice and maintaining high standards of client care and communication, with responsibility for correspondence, negotiations and advocacy where required.
• Ensure accurate time recording and timely billing, maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and keep up to date with developments in Housing Law, while contributing to the wider success of the department.

Requirements

• Applications are welcomed from Qualified Solicitors with 1+ year PQE in Housing Law, with strong knowledge of Legal Aid, including CCMS, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, alongside confidence in advocacy and negotiation.
• You will also have access to appropriate supervision and opportunities to develop your expertise into Community Care, Public Law and Court of Protection work.

Benefits

• On offer is a competitive salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, a bonus scheme, structured career development programme, 25 days’ holiday increasing to 28 days after three years and 30 days after five years, health cashback plan, length of service awards and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.