Solicitor - Housing Management and Ligitation

Job Opportunity: Solicitor/FCILEx/Barrister - Housing Management & Property Litigation (5+ years PQE)

Location: London

About the Firm: Medium-sized niche law firm based in London, with additional offices in several other locations. Recognized by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm specializes in areas like banking, construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property. It has a strong focus on social housing clients and private developers, with over 350 employees and partners.

About the Team: The Housing Management & Property Ligitation team act for over 100 Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales.

Role Overview: Client is seeking a lawyer with 5+ years PQE to manage their own caseload compromising mixture of housing litigation including junctions, possession claims, disrepair and non-contentious matters such as policy advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day running of caseload
• Supporting partners on large and more complex matters
• Interact directly with clients, manage their expectations and efficiently meet their deadlines
• Supervision of junior staff including paralegals
• Involvement in marketing and business development in a client focussed manner
• Prepare and present training to clients

Requirements:

• 5+ years PQE in housing management and litigation
• CILEx Lawyers must have Civil Litigation Practice Rights
• Knowledge of running own files and caseload
• Ability to supervise staff
• Strong communication, and client care skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet applications.
• Empathy for the social housing/not-for-profit sector is helpful.

Please note, that team members are expected to work in the office at least three days a week.

For an opportunity to join this team at a most exciting part of their growth journey, we would love to hear from you.