Housing Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid

Progression opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited seeks a Housing Management Solicitor in Manchester. You will act for registered providers and local authorities on a range of housing litigation matters and provide advisory support.

Hybrid role with only one day in the office, offering progression opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package in a leading social housing team. The successful candidate will manage complex possession actions, Equality Act issues, injunctions, and related advisory work,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with defendant housing litigation experience.
• Experience representing registered providers or local authorities.
• Ability to handle possession proceedings, injunctions and Equality Act matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent landlords in defence and possession proceedings.
• Provide advisory support on housing litigation matters.
• Collaborate with social housing team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Housing litigation

Social housing knowledge

Advisory skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (SRA)

CILEX qualification

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