Company: eNL Legal Recruitment
Location: Manchester
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will manage a caseload of housing disrepair matters for a reputable law firm and deliver expert advice to clients. You will handle claims, draft key documents, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in court, hearings, and mediations. You will also supervise a small sub-team of lawyers, contributing to team growth and quality of work. This position offers hybrid working, a strong commission structure, and clear opportunities for career progression. You will work within a supportive, expanding practice focused on client outcomes and professional development.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- 23 days annual leave
- gym membership
- medical insurance after 2 years’ service
- active social committee
- generous commission scheme
Responsibilities
- Manage a personal caseload of housing disrepair matters and provide high-quality legal advice
- Prepare and draft key legal documentation
- Negotiate settlements with opposing parties
- Represent clients in court and attend hearings/mediations
- Conduct legal research to support cases
- Supervise a small sub-team of lawyers
- Collaborate with the team to support case strategy and progression
Key requirements
- Solicitors or Qualified Legal Executives with 3+ PQE preferred
- Strong knowledge of pre-action protocols, CPR and evidential requirements
- Experience in housing disrepair or civil litigation matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Genuine tenacity and proactive approach to the law
- negotiation
- advocacy
- team leadership
- pre-action protocols
- CPR (Civil Procedure Rules)
- legal drafting
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Posted: October 1st, 2026