Solicitor – Litigation (Housing Disrepair)

AESN Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AESN Limited is seeking a housing disrepair litigator to lead a small team and drive complex cases forward. You will draft essential pleadings and participate in non-trial advocacy while mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.

You will also help standardize workflows between legal and maintenance teams, maintain compliant case systems, and deliver internal housing-law training to raise service standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with rights to practice in England and Wales.
• Proven track record in complex housing disrepair litigation and strong drafting ability.
• Proficient with IT and case-management systems to support casework.

Responsibilities

• Litigation & advocacy: draft court pleadings and conduct non-trial advocacy or brief Counsel.
• Team leadership: supervise and mentor 2–6 Paralegals/junior staff.
• Operations & training: standardise workflows, manage case systems, deliver internal housing law training.

Skills

Legal drafting

Litigation strategy

Team leadership

Policy & compliance

Education

Solicitor with SRA Practising Certificate

Barrister with Bar Council certificate

Chartered Legal Executive status

Tools

Case management software

IT literate

Job description

Role overview

In this pivotal role, you will combine your specialist expertise in housing disrepair and condition-related litigation with a passion for leadership. You will personally drive cases forward by drafting critical legal pleadings and conducting non-trial advocacy, while directly empowering and mentoring a dedicated team of junior legal professionals to protect the organization’s interests and elevate service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation & Advocacy: Provide specialist advice on landlord-tenant matters (disrepair, ASB, possession, EPA prosecutions), draft all court pleadings, and conduct non-trial advocacy or brief Counsel.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and support 2 to 6 Paralegals/junior staff to foster continuous learning, wellbeing, and robust performance management.
• Operations & Training: Standardize workflows between legal and maintenance teams, maintain SRA-compliant case systems, and deliver internal housing law training.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Credentials: Must hold a valid Law Society Practising Certificate (Solicitor), Bar Council Certificate with litigation rights (Barrister), or Chartered Legal Executive status.
• Specialist Expertise: Proven track record in complex housing disrepair litigation, paired with exceptional legal drafting abilities and IT proficiency