Housing Management and Property Litigation Solicitor

Housing Management & Property Litigation Solicitor | London
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified solicitor to join a Tier 1-ranked Housing Management & Property Litigation team within a leading specialist firm. Known for its outstanding work across the social housing sector, this is a chance to take on high-quality, meaningful work with real responsibility, client contact, and a clear path for progression.
We are working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 and Chambers UK-recognised firm with over 150 years of heritage and a growing national presence. This award-winning firm is known for its deep sector expertise, particularly in advising social housing providers, local authorities, and private landlords. The team is ranked Tier 1 for social housing work and continues to expand in line with client demand and wider market opportunities.
This firm is seeking a Housing Management & Property Litigation Solicitor to join their thriving and collegiate team in London. This role offers a mix of contentious housing litigation and advisory work, giving you the chance to develop real depth in a specialist, evolving area of law.
You will handle a varied caseload, including matters such as possession claims, injunctions, disrepair cases, and non-contentious advisory work involving policy and compliance. The team acts for over 100 Registered Providers and numerous local authorities and private landlords, offering exposure to high-quality work and excellent career development.
This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor with existing experience in housing litigation or property litigation, looking to work within a nationally respected team where you\’ll receive strong mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to contribute to wider client initiatives and business development.
Key Responsibilities:
– Managing a diverse caseload of housing management and property litigation matters.
– Acting for social landlords, local authorities and private landlords on contentious and advisory matters.
– Supporting senior lawyers and partners on complex, high-value cases.
– Providing client-focused, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
– Supervising junior team members (where appropriate to your experience).
– Engaging in client training, seminars and wider business development activities.
– Managing deadlines efficiently while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Candidate Requirements:
– 3-5 years\’ post-qualification experience in housing management and/or property litigation.
– Strong litigation experience, ideally including possession proceedings, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and injunctions.
– A client-centred, commercial approach and confidence in managing your own matters.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues and junior team members.
– An interest in developing deeper sector knowledge in the housing space.
The Opportunity:
– Join a Tier 1 ranked team in one of the UK\’s most respected specialist firms.
– Work with a national client base including RPs, local authorities and private landlords.
– Access high-quality work with real responsibility from day one.
– Enjoy excellent career development and progression opportunities.
– Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model and strong work/life balance.
– Be part of a firm that genuinely invests in its people and long-term growth.
If you\’re looking to specialise further in housing and property litigation with a standout practice that supports your growth and values your contribution – this is the opportunity for you.
Apply now to arrange a confidential discussion, or contact us directly to learn more.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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