Housing Litigation SolicitorSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a NQ-2 year PQE Housing Litigation Solicitor to join a leading commercial law firm. This firm is renowned for its expertise in housing, local government, health and social care, construction and energy sectors. They are looking for an individual who can make a real impact and contribute to their ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will be part of a team of experts and progressive thinkers in one of the firm's core markets - housing.
What you'll do:
As a Housing Litigation Solicitor, your role will be pivotal in advising social landlords on various housing management issues. You will handle possession claims, injunction claims, anti-social behaviour litigation, and cases involving the Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Your keen eye for detail will be crucial in managing breach of tenancy claims and social housing fraud. You will also work on access injunctions for gas and electricity safety, resolve failed succession cases, and handle service charge disputes. Your ability to build strong interpersonal relationships will be key in this role.
* Advising social landlords on a wide range of housing management issues
* Handling possession claims and injunction claims
* Providing legal advice on anti-social behaviour litigation
* Dealing with cases involving the Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Managing breach of tenancy claims and social housing fraud
* Working on access injunctions for gas and electricity safety
* Resolving failed succession cases and service charge disputes
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Housing Litigation Solicitor role will bring previous experience working for social landlords. You should have strong communication skills with a professional approach to work. Your ability to manage client expectations effectively will be crucial in this role. Confidence in working directly with clients is essential as well as an aptitude for drafting and legal analysis. A keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and senior levels is also required.
* Previous experience working for social landlords
* Strong communication skills with a professional approach to work
* Ability to manage client expectations effectively
* Confidence in working directly with clients
* Aptitude for drafting and legal analysis
* Keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and senior levels
What sets this company apart:
This firm is consistently recognised as one of the best law firms and highly ranked across legal directories. They are proud of their hard-earned reputation which has been confirmed by their financial results showing both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year. They are committed to investing in their people, supporting professional development needs, offering tailored training courses and encouraging progression. They also offer a range of services that support employee well being, including access to a variety of benefits.
What's next:
Ready to make a real impact? Apply now by clicking the link or sending your CV to laura.gripton@robertwalters.com
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry Level
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Disputes & Arbitration
Industry: Legal
Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry Level
Location: Birmingham
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: 79X9GM-5D557A3C
Date posted: 28 April 2025
Consultant: Laura Gripton
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