Associate / Senior Associate / Legal Director – Social Housing
Bristol, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/09/2026
A UK Top 50 law firm is growing its Bristol Social Housing team, and it’s hiring across levels.
The firm
- UK Top 50, with 160 years of history
- Ranked 6th best law firm to work at in 2026 (RollOnFriday)
- 700+ lawyers across seven offices
The team
- 50+ dedicated fee earners, including specialist partners and legal directors
- Acts for 100+ registered providers and 30 local authorities
- Nationally recognised, with a market-leading presence across the Eastern Region, London and the South East
- Sensitive, high-risk work, from disrepair and building safety to ASB and fire safety, alongside large-scale development and regeneration
The role
- Defend disrepair claims
- Run possession and injunction proceedings for tenancy breach
- Handle service charge disputes in the First-Tier Tribunal
- Own your caseload and client relationships
- Support complex, strategic sector projects
- Get involved in business development
- Help shape the growth of the Bristol practice
Scope grows with seniority.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with social housing or related experience
- Strong technical and commercial skills
- Clear communication and good client instincts
- Solid organisation and matter management
- A real interest in where the housing sector is heading
Senior candidates: experience of building client relationships, supervising juniors and contributing to BD will help.
- 25 or 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Extra week’s leave for every 10 years’ service
- Staff profit share and performance bonus
- Life assurance at 4x salary, plus income protection
- Paid CSR day
- Enhanced family leave
- Subsidised gym, electric car scheme, Dress for your Day policy
Working pattern
Hybrid: 60% office, 40% home. Flexible and part-time arrangements are open for discussion.
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