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Housing Management Solicitor - Bristol - NQ to 2 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £50,000 to £65,000

A respected and expanding firm is seeking a Housing Management Solicitor to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or one with up to 2 years' post‑qualification experience to develop litigation skills in a niche area of law, working with registered providers of social housing and gaining valuable experience in public law, Equality Act, and human rights issues.

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of housing management matters, including:

• Housing disrepair claims
• Tenancy enforcement claims
• Possession claims
• Anti-social behaviour claims
• Advising on policy matters

You will also assist partners and colleagues in managing complex and contentious matters, with opportunities to undertake advocacy.

• NQ to 2 years PQE (or due to qualify within 8 weeks)
• Experience or interest in litigation
• Desire to learn and develop specialist skills
• Ability to manage their own caseload
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Proactive approach and motivation
• Willingness to attend the Bristol office 1-2 days per week

• £50,000 to £65,000 salary range
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to client and business needs)
• Stakeholder pension (with higher‑than‑minimum employer contributions)
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 extra paid days off for volunteering leave

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk

Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*