Housing Solicitor
Leading Niche Firm – Wigan/Hybrid
PQE: 2+ years
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working Working Hours: Full Time
(Hybrid Offered)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Housing Solicitor to join a specialist legal practice with a strong national reputation in complex litigation and recoveries work. This is a fantastic chance to join a progressive and well-established firm that offers genuine career development, a supportive environment, and high-quality work.
I’m currently working in partnership with a leading legal 500 law firm, a recognised leader in litigation and recoveries, to recruit a solicitor into their expanding Housing and Recoveries team.
The Role:
1. Working as part of a close-knit, highly experienced team, you will handle a varied caseload with a focus on:
2. Section 21 and Section 8 proceedings
3. Possession claims and housing repossessions
4. Debt recovery related to tenancies and leaseholds
5. Housing recovery litigation on behalf of local authorities, housing associations, and landlords
6. Advising clients on pre-action protocol, enforcement options, and defending disrepair claims where applicable
7. You’ll be joining a firm with a strong pipeline of work, particularly acting for public bodies, landlords, and institutional clients, giving you exposure to technically challenging and rewarding files from day one.
About You:
8. To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
9. At least 2 years’ PQE (Housing litigation experience essential)
10. Solid knowledge of housing law, particularly Section 8 and Section 21 procedures
11. Experience dealing with debt recovery and possession actions
12. Strong litigation and advocacy skills (or willingness to develop them)
13. A practical and commercial mindset, with the ability to manage volume work efficiently
14. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team
Why Join our client:
15. Specialist environment – work alongside industry-recognised experts
16. Flexible/hybrid working – excellent work-life balance with 2-3 days WFH
17. Strong client base – varied, high-quality matters for major housing providers
18. Career progression – real scope for growth as part of a forward-thinking team
This is a brilliant opening for a solicitor who enjoys housing law and wants to work in a firm where your contribution is genuinely valued, and career development is encouraged.
To apply or for a confidential conversation, please contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge Legal