Housing Disrepar Fee Earner

BCL Legal; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected specialist law firm is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Team Leader. You will manage a talented team and ensure exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise and leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to work in a supportive environment in either Liverpool or Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced housing disrepair lawyer or senior fee earner.
• Proven experience supervising and developing a team.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of housing disrepair fee earners.
• Supervise caseloads and offer technical guidance.
• Monitor KPIs and identify training needs.
• Oversee quality control and risk management.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Technical expertise in housing disrepair

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Housing Disrepair Team Leader - Liverpool or Manchester

BCL Legal is working with a respected, specialist law firm with offices in both Liverpool and Manchester, who are looking to appoint an experienced Housing Disrepair Team Leader to oversee a busy and growing department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior housing disrepair fee earner with proven leadership skills to step into a role with genuine influence, where you'll manage a talented team, drive performance, and ensure exceptional client service.

The Role

- Lead and manage a team of housing disrepair fee earners and support staff.
- Supervise caseloads, offering technical guidance and ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
- Monitor KPIs and performance targets, identifying training needs and development opportunities.
- Oversee quality control and risk management within the department.
- Handle a reduced personal caseload of complex matters.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to departmental growth strategies.

About You

- Experienced housing disrepair lawyer or senior fee earner with strong technical expertise.
- Proven experience supervising and developing a team.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance and efficiency.

The Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be based in either Liverpool or Manchester.
- Supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Career progression and development opportunities within a well-established firm.