Property Litigation Solicitor

BCL Private Practice; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Property Litigation Solicitor to join its Housing Management & Property Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' PQE, strong case management skills, and a background in housing management. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in housing management and property litigation.
• Solid case management skills and ability to run files independently.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation matters.
• Provide non-contentious housing management advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals.

Skills

Housing management

Property litigation

Client care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

5+ years' PQE

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor | London

An award-winning UK law firm with a strong national presence is seeking a senior solicitor to join its highly ranked Housing Management & Property Litigation team. This is a standout opportunity for a talented lawyer with at least 5 years' PQE to join a respected, growing team at the forefront of social housing law.

The Firm:

With more than 150 years of heritage and offices across the UK, this mid-sized practice is recognised by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 for its excellence in social housing, banking, construction, litigation, corporate, and real estate. The firm has achieved Tier 1 rankings for its housing work and acts for over 100 registered providers, local authorities, private landlords, developers, care providers, and investment funds.

The Opportunity:

This is a rare opportunity to take on a client-facing role where you will be trusted to manage your own varied caseload while being part of a collaborative and commercially minded team. The firm offers clear career progression, excellent partner access, and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.

As a senior solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious housing matters, supervising junior team members, and supporting business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation matters including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour and injunction claims
- Provide strategic, non-contentious housing management advice and policy guidance to clients
- Support partners on complex or high-value litigation matters
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals
- Engage directly with clients and maintain strong working relationships
- Contribute to client training sessions and participate in BD and marketing initiatives
- Maintain high professional standards and manage competing deadlines with confidence

Candidate Requirements:

- 5+ years' PQE with demonstrable experience in housing management and property litigation
- Solid case management skills and ability to run files independently
- Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals
- Commercially astute with strong client care and communication skills
- Proactive, team-focused and committed to delivering results
- Technically proficient with working knowledge of MS Office and legal case management systems
- A genuine interest in the housing and social care sector

What's on Offer:

- High-quality work with leading housing providers and local authorities
- A progressive, supportive firm with real investment in career development
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A values-driven culture with a clear sense of purpose and social impact

Interested in specialising further in housing management and growing your profile within a top-tier team? Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.