Job Description
Supervising Solicitor
Location: LondonContract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Senior Solicitor to lead and develop the Legal Services Team in a large housing organisation. This is a managing role helping manage litigation caseloads, mentoring junior lawyers, and driving excellence in the delivery of housing and leasehold legal services.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
* You’ll join a legal team that prides itself on openness, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
* Supportive leadership that encourages autonomy, fresh ideas, and innovation.
* A genuine culture of collaboration – you’ll work closely with colleagues across Housing, Property, Operations, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise, mentor, and quality-assure the work of paralegals and trainees, ensuring consistently high standards.
* Conduct regular case reviews and provide structured feedback to support professional growth.
* Monitor team performance against KPIs and the internal Service Legal Agreement.
* Recommend best practices to leadership for improved efficiency, service delivery, and legal risk management.
* Develop and deliver engaging training sessions on housing and property law for both legal and operational teams.
* Manage a diverse and challenging housing litigation caseload, including possession actions, ASB cases, disrepair disputes, and complex leasehold matters.
* Work closely with internal clients, running regular review meetings to ensure effective case progression.
* Draft clear, concise court pleadings, statements of case, applications, and instructions to counsel.
* Conduct advocacy in County Court, Magistrates’ Court, and before the Residential Property Tribunal where appropriate.
* Negotiate settlements confidently, including damages, compensation, and costs.
* Find proactive, creative solutions to reduce litigation wherever possible and support early resolution.
Skills & Experience
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Admission as a Solicitor in England & Wales or Fellowship of CILEX (FILEX).
* At least 3 years’ PQE in housing law – whether gained in private practice, local authority, or an in-house provider.
* Deep experience handling high-volume housing litigation, especially ASB, disrepair, and possession claims.
* Strong understanding of housing/leasehold law, case law, and the full litigation lifecycle.
What’s in It for You:
* A warm, inclusive, and motivating team environment.
* Exposure to complex, meaningful legal work with real social impact.
* The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation’s legal services.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a supporting statement detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.