Hays
Housing Litigation Solicitor NQ
Requirements
Must be a qualified solicitor with housing litigation experience, gained through a training seat or post-qualification role, and a good understanding of housing law. The role also calls for effective caseload management, strong communication, and the ability to give clear, practical client advice; advocacy experience is beneficial.
Job Description
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established law firm with a strong reputation in the social housing sector, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment from its Manchester office.
Your new role
You will handle a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, including:
- Defending housing disrepair claims
- Possession proceedings, including cases involving complex defences
- Anti-social behaviour injunctions
- Environmental Protection Act matters
- Residential leasehold and shared ownership disputes
- Representing clients at hearings where appropriate
- Working closely with and supporting junior members of the team
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience gained within housing litigation, ideally through a training seat or post-qualification role.You should have a good understanding of housing law and be comfortable managing a varied caseload. Advocacy experience would be beneficial, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice to clients.
What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive and collaborative Manchester team with the opportunity to develop your expertise within housing litigation and work with an established social housing client base.The role offers:
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' annual leave
- 2 additional gift days at Christmas
- 3 days available for volunteering
- Home-working IT equipment and support
- Structured training and development
- Opportunities to build your expertise and progress your career
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me for a confidential discussion.
0161 228 7770
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are considering a move, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about the legal market and other opportunities.
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