Job Description
Are you a Housing Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 firm offering a competitive salary, generous annual leave with additional birthday leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised Housing team committed to social justice and delivering outstanding client care.About the Firm: • Legal 500 recognised firm with a strong reputation in housing and social justice work • Renowned for its commitment to tenant rights and client-focused approach • Modern Central London offices with excellent IT and training facilities • Supportive and collaborative culture with strong emphasis on career developmentHousing Solicitor — Position Overview: You will join a busy and respected Housing team handling a varied caseload of housing matters, working both independently and collaboratively while delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base.Key Responsibilities of the Housing Solicitor: • Managing a caseload of housing matters including disrepair claims, homelessness appeals and possession matters • Handling housing-related judicial review challenges • Advising clients under legal aid, CFA and private funding arrangements • Delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client care • Managing cases from instruction through to resolution • Working collaboratively within the team and supporting wider departmental objectivesRequirements of the Housing Solicitor: • Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE • Experience handling housing matters including disrepair, homelessness and possession claims • Experience working under legal aid, CFA and private work • Strong commitment to social justice and client care • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and as part of a team • Excellent communication and organisational skillsThe Benefits for the Housing Solicitor role: • Competitive salary • Generous annual leave plus Christmas shutdown and birthday leave • Additional paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study • Pension scheme with employer contribution • Life assurance and Group Income Protection • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Wellbeing support including EAP and Mental Health Champions • Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan • Employee referral bonus scheme • Discounted legal services and benefits portal (gym, medical, retail discounts) • Eye care contributions• And more If you are a Housing Solicitor looking to join a progressive and purpose-driven Legal 500 firm, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37691 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.