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Housing Solicitor
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 57,781 - 60,822 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Service Care Legal are working alongside a social housing provider who are looking to recruit a highly capable Housing Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured, respected organisation that manages a substantial portfolio of homes across London and the surrounding regions. You will be joining a busy and experienced legal department where your expertise will be instrumental in supporting tenancy and leasehold management through a wide range of housing litigation matters.
Role: Housing Solicitor
Location: Central London
Salary: £57,781 – £60,822 (depending on experience)
Work Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office
Key Responsibilities
Manage a high-volume litigation caseload including:
Possession claims arising from rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and other breaches
Defence of disrepair claims
Leasehold disputes including service charge matters
Draft court claim forms, statements of case, defences, applications, and supporting evidence
Conduct advocacy in County Court, Magistrates' Court, and Residential Property Tribunals on routine matters
Instruct external counsel and experts on complex or high-value cases
Negotiate settlements, quantify damages and compensation, and agree costsCandidate Requirements
Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX)
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in housing law
Solid experience acting on behalf of social landlords or tenants within private practice, local government, or in-house legal teams
Thorough knowledge of housing and leasehold legislation, litigation procedure, and relevant case law
Proven ability to manage a large and complex caseload independently, including anti-social behaviour cases, disrepair claims, and breach of tenancy proceedings
If this Housing Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250Before You Apply
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