Housing Disrepair Solicitor (3+ PQE)
PQE: 3+ years
Location: Leeds-based (hybrid working available)
Employment: Full-time or part-time
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Are you a solicitor who wants your legal work to have a visible impact on people’s lives?
Middleton Law is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join our growing team.
You’ll work with clients across England and Wales, helping tenants hold landlords accountable and secure safe, habitable homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strong litigation skills with meaningful social impact - all within a flexible, supportive environment.
Apply now or for more information please call us on 0345 034 2478 or email kelly.mcseveny@middletonlawltd.co.uk (no agencies please)
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About Us
Middleton Law is a national law firm offering a wide range of services for both individuals and businesses.
We champion those seeking justice - often in challenging circumstances - while supporting entrepreneurs and growing organisations.
Our team of experienced solicitors uses technology intelligently to work flexibly and deliver exceptional results. We believe in balance: great work, without the burnout.
The Role
You’ll manage a mixed caseload of housing disrepair claims, advising clients through every stage of the process - from initial assessment to resolution.
Typical work includes:
* Managing a varied housing disrepair caseload (litigated and pre-litigated)
* Drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of claim
* Liaising with clients, experts, and counsel
* Negotiating settlements and attending hearings when required
* Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and internal processes
Who We’re Looking For
You will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE in housing disrepair or a related litigation area (e.g. civil litigation, landlord & tenant, property disputes) and will have:
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Strong drafting and negotiation ability
* A proactive, organised approach to case management
* A genuine passion for access to justice and fair treatment for tenants
We are also open to hearing from solicitors with strong transferable skills from similar practice areas.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus structure
* Pension
* Hybrid working (Leeds base + home working flexibility)
* Supportive, experienced colleagues and a collaborative culture
* Centralised admin and IT support
* Marketing and business development support
* A chance to make a tangible difference every day
Apply Now
If you’re a 3+ PQE Solicitor who qualified in the UK and are ready to use your expertise to improve clients’ lives within a growing firm we’d love to hear from you.