Social Housing Solicitor / Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Outside London – Nationwide

Duncan Lewis Solicitors; London; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Social Housing Solicitor/Director. The role involves managing a diverse range of housing cases while leading a team of legal professionals. Candidates should have at least three years PQE and a strong dedication to client advocacy. The firm offers excellent career progression and a supportive environment for legal awards and recognition.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Excellent career progression opportunities

Support for legal awards and recognition

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Housing and Litigation with court representation.
• Experience under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme in the last 2 years.
• Proficiency in document management and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers.
• Handle various housing cases including disrepair and eviction.
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.

Skills

Housing and Litigation experience

Client-focused advocacy

Team collaboration

Networking and communication

Legal document drafting

Education

Valid Practicing Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Social Housing Solicitor / Director - Salary £68K Per Annum - Outside London – Nationwide, London

Client: Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 246845a0e8e6

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm in key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that goes the extra mile for clients”. We are a paperless law firm with over 500 personnel, embracing hybrid working, serving both corporate and private clients in over 25 legal areas across 60 languages. Our ethos is to give people a voice.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the UK, with a growing private client practice. We are Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are nationally recognized for our work.

We have received numerous awards, including Law Firm of the Year (2024 Lexis Nexis Awards, 2023 Modern Law Awards), and are recognized for diversity and inclusion. Duncan Lewis is accredited with Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001.

We welcome applications from dedicated and talented professionals passionate about our legal areas and eager to advance their careers. We value training and diversity, fostering an inclusive workforce. Please submit your CV and application online.

Housing Department Background:

Our Housing team is recognized for its legal expertise and advocacy, ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for social housing services across the UK. We assist landlords and tenants on issues such as homelessness, disrepair, eviction, possession, property disputes, succession, housing adaptations, and neighborhood problems.

Our solicitors are experienced in resolving housing disputes efficiently and represent clients at all court levels, including judicial review matters at the High Court.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in all aspects of Housing work.
• Represent clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers.
• Assist with training and development within the department.
• Handle a variety of housing cases, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, possession, property disputes, and neighborhood issues, including advocacy.
• Manage emergency cases and strategic litigation.
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
• Draft legal documents, including witness statements, and process evidence.
• Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills, and contribute to Business Development and Marketing efforts.

Key Skills Required:

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation, including court representation.
• Experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme in the last 2 years.
• Willingness to work towards 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing.
• Experience in welfare rights and community care issues.
• Valid Practicing Certificate at application time.
• Team player with fair approach to team concerns, fostering positive change, and encouraging referrals.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs.
• Proactive, client-focused, with excellent advocacy skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
• Strong networking and communication skills to market the firm and generate new business.
• Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and ability to handle privately funded cases.
• Extensive experience in housing-related work; advocacy skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Legal sector experience is preferable.
• Ability to manage social media activities to promote the firm.

What we offer

• A supportive team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Support for legal awards and recognition