Housing Solicitor

McCormack Legal Recruitment; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Modern offices

Company pension

Training and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

McCormack Legal Recruitment is seeking a Housing Solicitor for a Wigan-based role with hybrid working. You will join a growing Housing team advising landlords, accommodation providers and property businesses across private rented, student accommodation and Build-to-Rent sectors.

The role also involves handling a caseload of housing and landlord & tenant matters, service charge disputes, rent arrears and possession proceedings, delivering commercially minded advice from inception to resolution.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, NQ+ considered.
• Experience in housing, landlord & tenant, property litigation or debt recovery.
• Service charge experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Commercially minded with excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of housing and landlord & tenant matters.
• Advising on service charge disputes and recovery matters.
• Handling rent arrears, debt recovery and possession proceedings.
• Providing commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Managing matters from inception through to resolution.

Skills

Solicitor competence

CPR knowledge

Client care

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Housing Solicitor | Wigan | Hybrid Working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Housing Solicitor to join a growing and highly regarded law firm in Wigan. This is an exciting time to join a successful practice that continues to expand following significant business growth and new client wins.

Working within a specialist Housing team, you'll advise a diverse client base including landlords, accommodation providers and property businesses across the private rented, student accommodation and Build-to-Rent sectors.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of housing and landlord & tenant matters.
• Advising on service charge disputes and recovery matters.
• Handling rent arrears, debt recovery and possession proceedings.
• Providing commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Managing matters from inception through to resolution.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, NQ+ considered.
• Experience in housing, landlord & tenant, property litigation or debt recovery.
• Service charge experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Commercially minded with excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified solicitors, those looking to retrain into housing law, and candidates with relevant litigation, debt recovery or landlord & tenant experience.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Free parking
• Modern offices with excellent transport links
• Company pension
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and mentoring

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking firm where you can develop specialist expertise and progress your career within a growing Housing team, this could be for you.