Litigation Solicitor

hireful; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health plan

Pension scheme

Gym discounts

Birthday day

Job summary

Hireful invites applications for an in-house Litigation Solicitor role based in Bradford with hybrid working. The role supports the Head of Legal in a fast-paced environment, handling housing litigation and providing pragmatic legal advice to internal teams and stakeholders.

You will manage a varied caseload, supervise a Paralegal, and work with external providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Salary around £64,405 plus benefits, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience managing complex housing litigation.
• Confident working independently and with stakeholders to translate complex issues into practical guidance.
• Organised, proactive, able to balance priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied housing litigation caseload: disrepair, possession, anti-social behaviour, service charge recovery and leasehold disputes.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and oversee matters to resolution.
• Supervise and support a Paralegal.
• Work with external legal providers to secure high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.
• Support the Head of Legal and deputise when required.
• Help operational teams manage legal risk and deliver excellent customer services.

Skills

Legal expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Legal Executive

Solicitor

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Bradford (approx. 2 days in office)

Salary: £64,405 per annum

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm

Overview

Our client is on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to provide affordable, sustainable and safe homes while creating a thriving workspace. Our client is looking for driven, creative people to join them and help shape their future.

Make a Real Impact Through Your Legal Career

Join their growing in‑house Legal Team as Litigation Solicitor. Use your expertise to make a tangible difference to communities. Every successful case reduces external legal costs, freeing up more resources to invest in homes and services for their customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage a varied housing litigation caseload: disrepair, possession, anti‑social behaviour, service charge recovery and leasehold disputes
• Provide practical, solutions‑focused legal advice to colleagues and stakeholders
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and oversee matters to resolution
• Supervise and support a Paralegal
• Work with external legal providers to secure high‑quality, value‑for‑money outcomes
• Support the Head of Legal and deputise when required
• Help operational teams manage legal risk and deliver excellent customer services

Why Join Us?

• Grow with a legal team with ambitious plans and supportive culture
• Varied and interesting workload where no two days are the same
• Exposure to senior leaders and opportunity to deputise for the Head of Legal
• Develop leadership skills through supervision and mentoring
• Healthy work‑life balance with flexible hybrid working
• Make a meaningful difference reinvesting resources into social housing and customer services

Salary

Spot salary: £64,405 for applicants fully meeting requirements. If developing some skills/experience, start at 5% or 10% below with clear progression to full rate.

About You

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience managing complex housing litigation and providing clear, pragmatic legal advice. You work confidently independently and collaboratively, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate complex legal issues into practical guidance. You’re organised and proactive, balancing competing priorities, managing risk and delivering high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. Most importantly, you’re passionate about delivering customer‑focused legal services.

Interview Process

Stage 1 – Teams interview

Teams interview with hiring manager to discuss the role and get to know your experience and goals.

Stage 2 – Assessment and interview

Role‑related assessment and behavioural/scenario‑based interview. Complete Behavioural Questionnaire in advance.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday day, option to buy more
• Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, volunteering day
• Car leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, exclusive discounts
• Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes, life assurance at 3× salary
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working
• Career development: Management Essentials, Leadership Academy, apprenticeships

Important Information

• Candidates must have current UK eligibility to live and work (they do not hold a sponsorship license)
• Subject to pre‑employment checks (DBS and social media screening)
• Our client works exclusively with recruitment partners; unsolicited CVs from agencies not accepted
• Apply promptly – urgent or high‑volume roles may conclude before closing date