Housing Solicitor (1-5 PQE)
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 + Supervision Bonus (up to £8,000)
If you're a Housing Solicitor looking for a role where you can build on your advocacy skills, handle a varied and meaningful caseload, and enjoy genuine progression opportunities, this could be an excellent next step.
You'll join a highly regarded housing team recognised nationally for its work across homelessness, disrepair, possession proceedings, unlawful eviction, succession disputes and wider social housing matters. The team acts for both publicly funded and private clients, providing the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and rewarding cases.
This role offers a strong platform for career development, whether you're looking to expand your expertise in legal aid housing work, supervise junior team members, or increase your advocacy experience. You'll work closely with senior leadership while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload and contributing to the continued growth of a successful and established department.
Alongside a competitive salary structure, the firm offers additional supervision bonuses, strong internal support, recognition for professional achievements and excellent long-term progression prospects.
What you'll do
- Manage a varied caseload of housing matters from instruction through to conclusion
- Handle homelessness applications and appeals
- Advise on disrepair, possession and eviction proceedings
- Conduct advocacy where appropriate
- Support vulnerable clients and provide high-quality legal advice
- Assist with supervision and development of junior team members
- Maintain compliance, file management and billing procedures
- Contribute to business development and networking activities
What you'll need
- Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE in Housing Law
- Strong experience managing legal aid housing matters
- Valid practising certificate
- Experience handling a broad range of housing cases
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience advantageous
- Advocacy experience beneficial
About the company
This award-winning national law firm employs over 500 people and is recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for excellence across multiple practice areas. The firm has received recent national recognition for legal expertise, client service, training and professional development, while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and flexible working.
Duncan Lewis in City of London employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Join a Legal 500-ranked firm that prioritises its employees and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture. As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression while engaging with high-profile clients on diverse and stimulating cases. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected team that values client relationships and professional development.
Contact Details:
Douglas Scott Global Recruitment Recruitment Team
