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Your new firm Our client is a leading UK law firm with a strong national presence and a growing reputation in housing, local government, and health and social care. Consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 and recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and ambitious growth plans. With sustained revenue and profit growth, they continue to invest in their people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment with flexible working and comprehensive benefits. Your new role There are multiple opportunities within the Housing Management team - from newly-qualified Solicitor to Associate and Senior Associate. This is an exciting chance to join one of the largest housing management practices in the country, advising a wide range of clients including housing associations, local authorities, care providers, and charities.The role will have a strong focus on housing disrepair claims, alongside other housing management and property-related disputes. You will be involved in possession and injunction claims, breach of tenancy matters, and cases involving the Equality Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will also advise on leasehold management and service charge disputes. For more senior roles, there may be opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and support business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed You will have strong litigation experience, ideally within property disputes, and excellent drafting skills combined with commercial awareness. The ability to manage your own caseload and meet client expectations is essential. While experience in housing management is desirable, it is not essential, and candidates with a background in property litigation will be considered. You should be confident working directly with clients and have a proactive, client-focused approach. What you need to do now If you are interested in these roles or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. If these jobs aren't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ

Your new firm Our client is a leading UK law firm with a strong national presence and a growing Bristol office. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional client service, the firm is consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 and recognised as one of the best firms to work for. With ambitious growth plans and a reputation for excellence, this is an exciting time to join. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional development. Your new role You will join a highly regarded Housing Management team, one of the largest in the country, advising a wide range of clients including housing associations, local authorities, care providers, and charities. The role will involve handling a variety of property-related disputes and advisory work such as possession and injunction claims, disrepair and breach of tenancy matters, cases involving the Equality Act and Mental Capacity Act, as well as leasehold management and service charge disputes. For those at Associate level, there may be opportunities to support junior colleagues and get involved in business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed You will have strong litigation experience, ideally within property disputes, and the ability to manage your own caseload effectively. Excellent client care skills, commercial awareness, and strong drafting ability are essential. While experience in housing management is desirable, it is not essential, and candidates with a background in property litigation will be considered. You should be confident working directly with clients and contributing to the team's ongoing success. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ

Exciting hybrid or fully Home Working opportunity is available for a Team Manager / HOD to join and lead a specialist team of Residential Landlord & Tenant lawyers. You will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with strong experience in L&T work acting for Landlords, ideally coming from either a recognised practice, Top 500 or City law firm. The successful individual will be joining and overseeing a team of lawyers within this niche L&T practice as well as acting for and providing complex advice to Landlord/RMC/RTM clients and professional managing agents on residential property management disputes, breaches of lease covenants, possession and forfeiture claims, leasehold disrepair, trespass claims and tenancy disputes. Experience with long leasehold enforcement work is essential including handling all aspects of leasehold block and estate management including compliance with all legislative and contractual aspects of that work running cases within all levels of the Court and Tribunal - Property Chamber. The successful individual will be managing the team as well as servicing the firms established clients full time (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm). There is also the option to work from the firms offices in East Sussex 1-2 days per week if required (although this is not mandatory). The L&T team keep in regular contact by phone, video calls and virtual meetings throughout the week so although this is a Remote or WFH opportunity you will still feel very much part of a collective team. You must be IT literate, have experience with Case Management systems. All necessary equipment will be provided for a home office. A very generous starting salary, bonus scheme, pension and annual leave entitlement is all on offer. JBRP1_UKTJ