Solicitor Associate (Social Housing Litigation)

Job Description

Social Housing Litigation Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: 45000 to 65000 plus discretionary bonus

Experience: 16 years PQE

If youre a qualified solicitor in litigation and want a role that is genuinely varied fast-paced and client-facing this is a brilliant opportunity to join an established Social Housing Litigation team in Leeds.

Youll support senior lawyers across a broad range of social housing matters working closely with key clients including housing associations and local authorities.

The Opportunity

This role offers a strong mix of contentious work and advisory support with the chance to take real ownership of matters build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development in a supportive collaborative team.

• Manage and advise on litigation relating to tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour

• Handle possession and injunction applications

• Defend housing disrepair claims brought by tenants

• Advise on tenancy clauses succession mutual exchange and assignment issues

• Attend and represent clients at court hearings

• Contribute to business development initiatives to strengthen and expand client relationships

• Supervise and support junior members of the litigation team where appropriate

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Experience in social housing litigation

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost and benefit

• Ability to work to challenging timescales while maintaining excellent client service

• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills

• Sound professional judgement and a proactive approach

• Effective diary and administration management including time recording

• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work with urgency

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Whats On Offer

• Salary of 45000 to 65000 plus discretionary bonus

• Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of two to three days per week in the Leeds office

• Enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6%

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 with service) with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days

• Life assurance cover of four times basic salary with the option to purchase additional cover

• A range of health and wellbeing benefits

• Flexible benefits programme allowing you to tailor your package

• Supportive inclusive culture with active wellbeing and EDI initiatives

• Active social calendar with opportunities to connect across teams

About Our Client

Our client is an independent UK Top 100 full-service law firm advising businesses the built environment healthcare the public and third sectors and private individuals. The firm is known for a supportive environment that helps people thrive with a strong focus on wellbeing inclusion and development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of two to three days per week in the office.

Next Steps

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