Supervising Solicitor

Supervising Solicitor

Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working available

Location: London or Nottingham

Salary:

London: 61,531 - 64,769k

Nottingham: 55,378 - 58,292k

Make a real impact in social justice and housing law.

Are you an experienced housing law professional ready to lead, mentor, and shape the future of legal services in a dynamic and mission-driven environment? We're looking for a passionate and proactive Supervising Solicitor to join our clients in-house legal team and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services across tenancy and leasehold management.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you'll lead a team of Paralegals, providing expert supervision, mentoring, and development support. You'll manage a varied litigation caseload, represent the organisation in court, and contribute to policy development and training across housing and property law.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on legal work with leadership, training, and strategic input, making a tangible difference to the lives of residents and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Paralegals and trainees.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and continuous development of the team.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional legal services and monitor compliance with KPIs.
• Manage a diverse litigation caseload, including possession claims and anti-social behaviour cases.
• Conduct case reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with senior managers across departments to protect the organisation's interests.
• Provide engaging training on housing and property law to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for legal workstreams and litigation.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years PQE in housing law with substantial experience in a similar environment.
• Admission as a Solicitor in England & Wales or a Fellow of The Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX).
• In-depth knowledge of housing and leasehold legislation, litigation practises, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to quality customer care.

If you would like to discuss this role further and receive a copy of the role profile then we would love to hear from you, please click apply online today and a member of the team will be in touch.

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