Law Director

Role:

Housing Law Solicitor - Director Level

A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking experienced Housing Law Solicitor Directors for prestigious permanent roles within its expanding teams.

Gemini Recruitment
arecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.

Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover
25practiceareasfromofficesthroughout

Londonandacross England and Wales .Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedin

The Legal
500andChambersand

Partners,asatoptierfirm.

Ourclientholdsthe Investor sin People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Markandis LEXCEL,Cyber Essentials Plusand ISOaccreditedandregulatedbythe Solicitors Regulation Authority .

Ourclient’sHousingteam,rankedby

The Legal
500directoryforitsservicesacross

England and

Wales,providesassistancetobothlandlordsandtenantsonallhousingissues.

Theirpractitionersarehighlyexperiencedinfindingsolutionstohousingdisputesandaimtoaddresstheissuesquicklyandeffectively.

Ourclientofferslawyersupporteddisputeresolutionoralternativedisputeresolution(ADR) asameanstoresolvehousingdisrepairmatters.

Theirdepartmentalsoregularlyrepresentsclientsinthecourtsforunlawfuleviction,possessionproceedingsandprepareapplicationsforjudicialreviewincasesofhomelessness.

• Reportdirectlytoandcollaboratingwiththe Boardtoensureperformancetargetsaremet
• Responsibleforallaspectsof Housingworkincludingprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandguidancetootherteammembers
• Significantexperienceinrepresentingclientsas Housing Court Duty Schemeoverthelast2years .
• Abilitytomanageandsupervise Solicitors,Trainee Solicitor sand Caseworkerstomanageappropriatecaseloadtypesandcomplexities
• Assistingwithdeliveryofappropriatetraininganddevelopmentinthedepartment
• Varietyofdutiesincludingdealingwitharangeof Housingcasesincluding Homelessness ;
  
  Disrepair;
  
  Eviction;
  
  Possession;
  
  Property Ownership Disputes ;
  
  Succession for Tenants;
  
  Housing adaptations;
  
  Social Housing;
  
  Neighbourhood Problemsmattersaswellasundertakingyourownadvocacy
• Dealingwithemergencycasesandidentifyingandcarryingoutstrategiclitigation.
• Preparingandmanagingfundingapplicationstothe Legal Aid Agency
• Preparingdraftdocumentsincludingwitnessstatementsandprocessingevidence
• Youwillhaveaprofessionalpro‑active approach,strongclientcareskillsandbeinterestedin
  
  Business Development and Marketingtosupplementthesubstantialworkvolumesbroughtinbythecompany .

• 3
  
  Years+PQEwithprovenexperienceof Housing and Litigation ,includingcourtrepresentationessential
• Musthaveexperienceas Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Schemeoverthelast2years
• Mustmeetthe
  2013
  
  SQMSupervisorstandardin
  
  Housing,orwillingtoworktowardsthis
• Experienceinwelfarerightsandcommunitycareissues Musthaveaclean,valid
  
  Practicing Certificateatthetimeofapplying
• Strongmanagementskills
• Committedteamplayerwithabilitytoapproachteamconcernsfairly,fostercultureofpositivechangeandencouragecrossreferrals
• Previousprovensupervisoryexperienceandworkingtokeyperformanceindicators
• Professionalwithaproactiveapproach;excellentclientcareskillsandabilitytodealwithvulnerableclientmattersinasensitivemannerandresolvecomplicatedpracticalitiesinvolvedinHousingissues
• Excellentnetworkingandcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytosuccessfullymarketthe Companyandgeneratenewbusiness
• Workingknowledgeofthepublicallyfunded Housingworkincludinglegalrepresentationandlegalhelpandhavetheabilitytoserviceprivatelyfundedcases
• Haveextensiveexperienceindealingwithall Housingrelatedwork
• Experienceinownadvocacyisanadvantage
• Excellent
  
  ITSkills-familiar with
  
  Microsoft Officeapplicationsanddocumentmanagementskills Excellent ITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsandabletouseHRsystems
• Experiencewithinthelegalsectorispreferable
• Abilitytomanagesocialmediaactivitytopromotethe Company

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for career growth
• Hybrid working in line with company policy

We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability.

Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.