Ready to lead a team, not just a caseload?
Our client — a leading law firm recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners — is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair specialist to take the reins as Head of Litigation, leading a strong team handling pre and post-litigated HDR matters.
This isn't just about running your own files — it's about shaping how a team performs. You'll manage capacity, motivate and develop your people through regular 1-2-1s, and make sure every client gets a high standard of service, delivered on time and to target.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and supervising a team of litigators handling Housing Disrepair matters
- Managing workload distribution and team capacity
- Supporting, coaching and motivating your team to perform
- Driving case progression and results while maintaining exceptional client care
- Acting as a genuine ambassador for the firm's values and standards
What you'll bring:
- Qualified Solicitor, minimum 5+ years PQE
- Demonstrable expertise in Housing Disrepair and Civil Litigation
- Proven experience leading or supervising a litigation team
- Excellent technical knowledge of CPR and Housing Conditions case law
- Strong negotiation, communication and client care skills
- A target-driven mindset balanced with genuine care for outcomes
- Personal Injury experience would be an advantage, though not essential
What's on offer:
- City centre offices with excellent facilities and travel links
- 23 days holiday + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays
- Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover
- Workplace pension, wellbeing programmes, discounted on-site restaurant/café
- Genuine scope to build a leadership career with an established, growing firm
If you're a driven, ambitious HDR specialist ready to step into a genuine leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more.
Contact Details:
Flexible Solutionz Careers Recruitment Team
