Solicitor, Legal Counsel

Position: Housing Solicitor
HOUSING SOLICITOR

BIRMINGHAM, HYBRID

£48,500-£51,000

Our client is looking for a Housing Solicitor to join their Housing Litigation team. You’ll be joining an established team that run pre-action and litigated claims including housing conditions, disrepair, possession, and injunctions.

BENEFITS

This opportunity comes with a range of benefits, including: 25 days annual leave (rising to a max of 30 days), a pension scheme, health and well-being plans, discounted products and services, counselling, family-friendly arrangements, tax efficient benefits and generous annual leave.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Housing Solicitor you will:

* Run a caseload of housing management litigated claims for and against the Group which includes possession claims, injunction applications and housing conditions issued claims

* Providing advice to the business on housing matters

* Ensure that legal services are delivered in a cost-effective way that limit risk to the Group

* Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

As a Housing Solicitor you will:

* Be a Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

* Have excellent knowledge of housing law and the civil procedure rules, including disrepair

* Be confident applying relevant legal principles and factual circumstances to find solutions

* Have proven experience and be competent in drafting statements of case and witness statements

* Have civil litigation experience and excellent working knowledge of the civil procedure rules and fast track

* Be a team player with a collaborative approach

If you are interested in the Housing Solicitor apply with you CV today! Our team will review your application to see if it’s a match and get in touch to learn more about you. If you aren't contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was not selected.

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