Housing Solicitor Director (3+ PQE) – Hybrid, Leadership

Gemini Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Promotion prospects

Job summary

Gemini Recruitment partners with a leading law firm in London to recruit a Housing Solicitor Director with 3+ PQE. The role focuses on housing and litigation, including court appearances, with supervision of a housing department and a drive toward business development.

Hybrid working is supported with a mandatory in-office presence three days a week. The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and coordinate Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers across a broad housing caseload,

Qualifications

• Experience in housing and litigation with court representation required.
• Must meet the 2013 SQMS Supervisor standard in Housing or be willing to work toward it.
• Excellent client care and professional approach.
• Experience mentoring staff and guiding junior lawyers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Report to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the housing team.
• Represent clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme for the last 2 years.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Deliver training and development within the department.
• Handle a range of housing cases including homelessness, disrepair, eviction.
• Prepare funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
• Draft documents including witness statements and evidence.
• Support business development and client relationships to sustain volumes.

Skills

3+ PQE

Housing & Litigation

Court representation

Housing Duty Scheme

Management skills

Client care

Education

2013 SQMS Supervisor

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Gemini Recruitment partners with a leading law firm in London to recruit a Housing Solicitor Director with 3+ PQE. The role focuses on housing and litigation, including court appearances, with supervision of a housing department and a drive toward business development.

Hybrid working is supported with a mandatory in-office presence three days a week. The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and coordinate Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers across a broad housing caseload,