Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Housing Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a leading UK law firm in Manchester, specialising in social housing law and housing management litigation.
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This role sits within a highly regarded housing team acting for Registered Providers, housing associations, local authorities and other public sector clients, advising on a broad range of matters including anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings, housing disrepair claims, injunctions, property condition disputes and wider housing management issues.
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This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious senior associate looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality legal work with the opportunity to develop their own profile and network within the social housing sector. The firm offers a clear pathway for lawyers seeking to strengthen client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.
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The Role:
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- Managing a complex caseload of housing litigation matters on behalf of Registered Providers, local authorities and other housing clients
- Advising on anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings and wider housing management litigation issues
- Handling injunctions, committal proceedings, housing disrepair claims and property condition disputes
- Providing strategic and commercially focused advice to clients on housing matters
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing long-term client relationships
- Contributing to business development, networking events and marketing activities
- Supporting tender opportunities, framework appointments and client pitches
- Working closely with partners to identify opportunities for growth.
- Building and developing your own network of contacts within the housing and property sector
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The Candidate:
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- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in housing litigation, social housing law
- Strong experience acting for Registered Providers, local authorities, or private sector
- Proven ability to manage complex housing litigation matters with minimal supervision
- Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team members
- Commercially aware with excellent client relationship management skills
- Demonstrable involvement in business development and networking activities
- Ambitious and motivated to develop a personal profile within the housing sector
- A developing network of contacts within social housing, local government or the wider property sector would be advantageous
- Excellent communication, drafting and advocacy skills
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to business development and client service
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The Benefits and How to Apply:
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- Hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office) and flexible approach to hours
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days' leave
- Additional discretionary leave and “My Days” benefit
- Private medical / health cash plan and wellbeing support
- Pension scheme, life insurance and income protection
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Competitive bonus structure
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing national housing practice
- Strong support for business development, networking and profile-building activities
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
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Contact:
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Samuel Doughty
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Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
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Mobile: 07961 696703
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Email: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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More About William James Recruitment
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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, advising on key and strategic appointments.
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