Housing Litigation Solicitor
Manchester – £52,500 - £58,000
Housing Litigation Solicitor – Leading Regional Law Firm | North West (Hybrid Available)Location: Manchester/Hybrid | PQE: 2+ Years | Full-time, Permanent
A respected, forward-thinking regional law firm is seeking an experienced Housing Litigation Solicitor to join its Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Housing & Regeneration team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed legal professional to take the next step in their career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers the platform for meaningful development, impact and flexibility.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, primarily social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes.
They will represent clients in County Court, Magistrates’ Court (civil) and the First-tier Tribunal, advising on issues such as antisocial behaviour (ASB), injunctions, possession claims and housing management. The role also involves providing strategic legal advice in both pre- and post-litigation contexts, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the department’s business development and compliance initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in social housing litigation
- Strong advocacy and case management skills
- Experience in court or tribunal representation preferred
- Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) is desirable but not essential
- Collaborative, self-motivated and commercially aware
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- BUPA private medical insurance
- Profit share scheme
- Celebration and volunteering leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Discounted legal services and staff perks
- Structured career progression and continuous training
Interested in learning more or referring someone suitable?
Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Property Litigation
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £52,500 - £58,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1269899
