Associate / Senior Associate – Housing Management – Leading National Firm
Manchester | Hybrid Working
£45,000 – £55,000+ DOE
I am working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to appoint an Associate / Senior Associate to join its top-tier Housing Management team in Manchester.
The team is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, recognised for its specialist expertise across housing and health. Acting for a range of organisations operating at the heart of local communities, the team handles a high volume of complex and often high-profile housing matters. You will be joining a well-established and collaborative team with a strong reputation across the sector.
The Opportunity
This is a varied and rewarding Housing Management role, offering exposure to high quality work across a broad spectrum of matters, including:
* Residential possession proceedings
* Anti-social behaviour cases
* Civil injunctions
* Housing disrepair claims
* Tenancy management issues, including succession and termination
* Human rights and equality considerations within housing
* The impact of insolvency (including bankruptcy and debt relief orders) on rent arrears claims
You will manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and supporting senior members of the team on more complex matters. The role offers excellent scope to develop your advocacy skills, technical expertise, and client relationships.
You will also play a key role in supporting clients through an evolving legal and regulatory landscape, with opportunities to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.
About You
The firm is ideally seeking a Solicitor with experience in housing management or litigation, although candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered.
You will demonstrate:
* Experience handling housing management or litigation matters
* Strong knowledge of areas such as possession, anti-social behaviour and disrepair
* The ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A practical and commercially focused approach
This role would suit an ambitious and driven solicitor looking to join a leading team with a strong reputation in the housing sector.
The Firm
You will be joining a purpose-driven, forward-thinking firm with a strong national presence and an outstanding reputation within its specialist sectors. The culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a genuine focus on delivering meaningful work that supports communities.
Flexible working is embedded within the firm, alongside a commitment to employee development, wellbeing, and long-term career progression.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus structure
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and inclusive working environment
* Ongoing training and development
* Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
If you are a Housing Management solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a top-tier national firm, I would be keen to speak with you.
Niamh Nolan
07917851628