The Role
Stephens Scown is seeking a Solicitor with 0–3 years’ PQE to join our Property Litigation team, with a particular focus on social housing work. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career solicitor to develop their expertise within a highly regarded and supportive team, working on meaningful matters that have a real social impact.
You will be involved in a broad range of property litigation matters relating to social housing, acting for registered providers, local authorities, and other housing sector clients. The work is varied, challenging, and intellectually stimulating, offering strong technical development alongside the opportunity to build long‑term client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
* Supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters
* Advising clients on housing management issues and disputes
* Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation
* Representing clients in court hearings and mediations where appropriate
* Contributing to business development and client relationship activities
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who:
* Are qualified Solicitors with 0–3 years’ PQE
* Have experience of, or a strong interest in, property litigation and/or social housing law
* Demonstrate strong drafting, organisational, and communication skills
* Are proactive, collaborative, and client‑focused
* Share our values and commitment to delivering practical, high‑quality legal advice
What we can offer you
* We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share.
* Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.
* Employee benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.
* Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.
At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for our clients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Therefore we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.
All offers of employment at Stephens Scown are subject to Basic level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in accordance with all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBS Disclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice. This is available on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
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