Job Description

A housing management and property litigation solicitor is required to join this leading National firm based in Leeds. This specialist Housing Management and Property Litigation team is growing quickly and acts for a diverse range of private organisations, landowners, developers, investors charities, local authorities and some of the largest providers of social housing in the UK. In addition to a supportive working environment the Housing Management & Property Litigation solicitor will be rewarded with: A competitive starting salary plus 25% bonus and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid/Flexible working Contributory pension scheme and life assurance cover Healthcare cashback scheme covering services including dental, optical, GP, maternity and specialist medical care Private health care Individual career development plan A healthy work/life balance The Role & Opportunity: As a housing management and litigation solicitor you will be joining a team which represents registered Providers (RPs), local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales on all aspects of Housing Management. You will have 1 - 7 year\'s PQE in litigation housing management, demonstrate management of your own caseload, comprising a mixture of housing management litigation including injunctions, possession, disrepair, cases before the FTT. You will also have experience with non-contentious matters such as policy advice and drafting tenancy agreements. Your key responsibilities will require own caseload management, supporting the partners on large and more complex matters as well as generating a caseload of your own, interact directly with clients, manage their expectations and meet their deadlines. You will also assist in the supervision of junior staff and be fully involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner. About you Successful candidates must have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with experience in delivering seminars and training. You will demonstrate commercial awareness and pro-activity as well as being highly focussed, have attention to detail strong and technical ability. If this sounds of interest or if you would like an initial confidential discussion about this Housing Management and Property Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Laura Baron at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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