Housing Litigation Solicitor/Associate


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£62,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 8EQ
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

This leading national law firm has an excellent reputation for its work across the housing and public sectors and acts for a broad range of registered providers, housing associations, local authorities and other organisations.

The firm has a substantial and growing housing practice and is now looking to recruit a Housing Litigation Solicitor or Associate into its specialist Housing Management team. This role is largely home working with occasional travel to one of the hub offices. However, those who wish to be more office-based will be accommodated.

Your new role

You will join an established team advising social landlords and other organisations on a broad range of contentious housing and housing management matters.

Your caseload will include:

Housing disrepair claims

Possession proceedings

Injunction claims

Breach of tenancy matters

Access injunctions, including gas and electrical safety cases

Cases involving the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

Failed succession matters

Leasehold management issues

Service charge disputes

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and manage your own matters, while benefiting from the support of an experienced national housing team.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in housing litigation, social housing or landlord and tenant disputes.

Previous experience acting for social landlords or housing associations would be particularly advantageous, although applications are welcomed from lawyers with relevant transferable housing litigation experience.

You should have:

Experience handling contentious housing matters

Strong litigation, drafting and legal analysis skills

The ability to confidently manage your own caseload

Good client-facing and communication skills

A practical and commercial approach to resolving disputes

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

An interest in developing your career within the social housing sector

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing national housing practice, with exposure to a varied caseload and an impressive client base.

The firm offers a largely home-based and highly flexible working arrangement, alongside strong opportunities for progression and professional development.

Benefits include:

Minimum 25 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days

Discretionary bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private health assessments

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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