Housing Litigation Solicitor

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Job Description

Job Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor


Location: West London,


Position: Full-time


Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience


About the Firm

Our client is an established, award-winning full-service law firm based in Ealing. The firm has a strong reputation in property law and private client services, acting for a broad client base including landlords, housing associations, developers, and private individuals.

The Property Department is a key part of the firm’s practice, with recognised expertise in landlord and tenant matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work.


The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Housing Litigation Solicitor to join our client’s Property Litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of housing and landlord litigation matters, with a particular focus on acting for landlords and housing associations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of housing litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion
  • Acting for landlords, housing associations, and property owners
  • Conducting possession proceedings, including both standard and accelerated claims
  • Handling rent arrears recovery and enforcement
  • Managing anti-social behaviour injunctions
  • Defending disrepair claims
  • Advising on breaches of tenancy and lease obligations
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and applications
  • Advising clients on housing law, regulatory compliance, and risk
  • Attending court where appropriate and/or instructing counsel
  • Engaging in alternative dispute resolution where suitable


Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
  • Ideally between 2 and 6 years’ PQE, although candidates outside this range will be considered
  • Demonstrable experience in housing litigation and landlord and tenant law
  • Experience acting for landlords and/or housing associations is preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of housing legislation and civil procedure
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently
  • Strong communication, organisational, and client care skills


Desirable Experience

  • Experience advising housing associations or local authorities
  • Advocacy experience in the County Court
  • Familiarity with publicly funded housing work, where applicable


Benefits

  • Opportunity to join a well-regarded and established property team
  • Exposure to high-quality and varied work
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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