Housing Disrepair Solicitor - #1718863

A Housing Disrepair Solicitor/Legal Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 law firm based in Leeds. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is a national, award-winning private practice with an enviable reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their Tier 1 ranked Housing Management team.

Led by a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Partner, the team has a strong reputation within the Housing sector and has enjoyed significant success at trial defending claims on behalf of Social Landlords. The main focus of this role will be defending litigated housing conditions claims as well as supervising Junior Solicitors and Paralegals within the team. You will be well-versed in drafting Defences, witness statements, and preparing cases for trial.

Applications are invited from Solicitors/Legal Executives with a proven track record of conducting Housing claims to trial. Experience working on behalf of Social Landlords is ideal; however, candidates working on behalf of tenants will also be considered.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 100 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

• Company pension scheme


• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme


• Flexible working hours/remote working


• Performance-related bonus scheme


• Between 26 and 30 days of annual leave, depending on your grade


• Flexible holiday scheme allowing you to buy up to five additional days of leave


• Private healthcare, including optional coverage for family


• Income protection


• Life assurance


• Interest-free travel loan scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal, and consumer advice services


• Discounted gym membership


• Discounted dental scheme


• Cycle to work scheme

If you are a Solicitor/Legal Executive looking to join an award-winning firm with great opportunities for progression and development, please apply now for immediate consideration.