Role overview
In this pivotal role, you will combine your specialist expertise in housing disrepair and condition-related litigation with a passion for leadership. You will personally drive cases forward by drafting critical legal pleadings and conducting non-trial advocacy, while directly empowering and mentoring a dedicated team of junior legal professionals to protect the organization’s interests and elevate service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Litigation & Advocacy: Provide specialist advice on landlord-tenant matters (disrepair, ASB, possession, EPA prosecutions), draft all court pleadings, and conduct non-trial advocacy or brief Counsel.
* Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and support 2 to 6 Paralegals/junior staff to foster continuous learning, wellbeing, and robust performance management.
* Operations & Training: Standardize workflows between legal and maintenance teams, maintain SRA-compliant case systems, and deliver internal housing law training.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
* Professional Credentials: Must hold a valid Law Society Practising Certificate (Solicitor), Bar Council Certificate with litigation rights (Barrister), or Chartered Legal Executive status.
* Specialist Expertise: Proven track record in complex housing disrepair litigation, paired with exceptional legal drafting abilities and IT proficiency
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Solicitor – Litigation (Housing Disrepair)
32 - 40 hour
Status Open
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No minimum education required
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32 to 40 hours per week
Employment type
temporary
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