Housing Solicitor - Locum

Spirehouse Recruitment; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirehouse Recruitment is assisting a Housing Association in High Wycombe to recruit a Housing Solicitor on a locum basis. The role focuses on day-to-day housing law with emphasis on ASB litigation, managing a caseload and providing advice to internal housing teams.

The role offers hybrid working with just two days per week in the High Wycombe office; occasional court work required but not regular. The ideal candidate will be qualified in housing law, with ASB experience and ability to work

Qualifications

• Qualified Housing Solicitor with solid housing law experience.
• ASB litigation and court work experience preferred.
• Open to candidates from private practice, Housing Associations or local government.
• Strong ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of housing and ASB matters.
• Providing legal advice to internal housing teams.
• Handling ASB litigation, including injunctions and possession proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, notices, statements and other legal documents.
• Advising on tenancy and landlord & tenant issues.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, tenants and external parties.
• Attending court when required; sporadic, not regular.

Skills

Housing law

ASB litigation

Caseload management

Court proceedings

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office

Duration: Ongoing

Hours: Full-time, although condensed hours will be considered

A Housing Association based in High Wycombe is looking to appoint a Housing Solicitor on a locum basis to support their legal team.

The role will involve providing day‑to‑day housing law advice, with a particular focus on Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) litigation. You will manage your own caseload and provide advice and representation across a range of housing matters.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of housing and ASB matters.
• Providing legal advice to internal housing teams.
• Handling ASB litigation, including injunctions and possession proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, notices, statements and other legal documentation.
• Advising on tenancy and landlord & tenant issues.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, tenants and external parties.
• Attending court when required – this is sporadic rather than a regular requirement.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Housing Solicitor with solid experience of housing law, ideally including ASB litigation and court work.

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including private practice, Housing Associations and local government. The key requirement is strong, relevant housing experience and the ability to manage a caseload independently.

The successful candidate will be comfortable providing practical legal advice, managing their own caseload and working closely with operational housing teams.

The role offers hybrid working, with just 2 days per week required in the High Wycombe office. Condensed hours will also be considered.