Housing Solicitor

Venn Group, London; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Health cash plan

Job summary

A social housing provider is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor to join its legal team in the United Kingdom. You will handle housing condition claims, litigation and broader housing management matters, taking ownership of a varied caseload and developing advocacy experience.

Reporting to the Housing Litigation Manager, you will draft court documents, attend hearings, advise on tenancy breaches and ASB, and collaborate across legal services and external partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with at least 5 years’ PQE in housing law.
• Experience managing housing condition claims and drafting court documents.
• Proven ability to advocate in County Court, Magistrates’ Court or First-tier Tribunal.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing condition claims, including disrepair and nuisance proceedings.
• Draft court applications, pleadings, defences and witness statements.
• Represent the organisation in County Court, Magistrates’ Court and FTT hearings.
• Advise on tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and housing management matters.
• Collaborate with teams and external solicitors, courts and other stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with legislation, case law and Civil Procedure Rules.

Skills

Housing litigation

Advocacy

Drafting documents

Negotiation

Job description

Housing Solicitor

Are you an experienced Housing Solicitor looking for a role where you can combine high-quality legal work with a genuine focus on people and communities?

An established social housing provider is looking for a Housing Solicitorto join its legal team, handling housing condition claims, litigation and wider housing management matters.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, develop your advocacy experience and work closely with colleagues across the organisation.

The role

You will report to the Housing Litigation Manager, providing legal advice and support on a range of housing-related matters, with a particular focus on housing condition claims and associated court proceedings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing housing condition claims, including housing disrepair and statutory nuisance proceedings.
• Drafting court applications, pleadings, defences, witness statements and legal correspondence.
• Representing the organisation in court, including advocacy at County Court, Magistrates’ Court and First-tier Tribunal hearings.
• Advising on tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, injunctions and other housing management matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal services, insurance and claims, as well as external solicitors, courts and other stakeholders.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, case law, Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols.

About you

You will be a qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with at least 5 years’ PQE and experience managing housing condition claims, including drafting court documents and attending County Court hearings.

You will also bring:

• A sound understanding of housing litigation, court procedures and relevant legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• The ability to manage a demanding caseload, prioritise effectively and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Experience of wider housing management matters, including anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches, would be advantageous, as would a genuine interest in social housing law.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Salary up to £53k to £56k, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week in the office.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to work your 37-hour week over four days.
• 27 days’ annual leave, plus three additional days for the Christmas shutdown.
• Access to two pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Health cash plan, car leasing scheme and shopping and leisure discounts.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

The organisation was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the third consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to colleague wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance.