Housing Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Hybrid working: 1 day in-office

Benefits package

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Manchester is seeking a Housing Management Solicitor with qualified solicitor or CILEX status and proven defendant housing litigation experience. The role offers hybrid working with one day in-office attendance and the chance to work within a leading social housing team.

You will represent registered providers and local authorities on possession, Equality Act matters, injunctions, and related advisory work, providing high-quality, complex guidance to clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with experience in defendant housing litigation.
• Experience working for registered providers or local authorities is preferred.
• Advisory work alongside litigations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Act for registered providers and local authorities on possession proceedings, the Equality Act and injunctions.
• Provide advisory support on housing matters in addition to litigation work.

Skills

Housing litigation

Defendant housing

Advisory work

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

Title: Housing Management Solicitor

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 1 Day In-Office)

A leading national firm is looking for a Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with demonstrated experience in defendant housing litigation to join its highly regarded social housing team in Manchester.

The Role

You will be acting for registered providers and local authorities dealing with a wide range of matters including possession proceedings, equality act, injunctions and more. Beyond litigation you will also provide advisory work.

Why Apply

The team is one of the leading practices in this area of law, giving you the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best lawyers in the field. The scope of work is engaging, complex and always high quality.

There is also:

• Fantastic opportunities for progression and development
• A competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working on offer - only 1 day in-office attendance required
• A comprehensive benefits package