Housing Solicitor - 3+ PQE

Housing Solicitor - 3+ PQE

TSR Legal are currently working with a specialist law firm based in Bridgend, who are looking to recruit a Solicitor to join the Landlord and Tenant department. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with litigation experience and an interest in housing law to work with a diverse client base across Wales.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and representation on a broad range of housing law and housing management matters. You will act for registered social landlords, local authorities, housing associations, and private landlords, delivering practical, solution-focused advice tailored to operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on housing management matters, including:
• Possession claims and tenancy enforcement
• Anti-social behavior matters (including injunctions and committal proceedings)
• Disrepair claims and property condition disputes
• Service charge disputes and rent arrears
• Succession rights and tenancy variations
• Manage cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including advocacy in court.
• Provide clear, commercially focused and timely legal advice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing law, including Welsh housing legislation and devolved regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a consistently high standard of service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England & Wales.
• Litigation experience (essential).
• Knowledge and practical experience of housing law and housing management matters (desirable), ideally with exposure to Welsh housing legislation.
• Experience in advocacy and case management.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently with excellent attention to detail.
• Client-focused, proactive, and commercially aware.

On offer is the opportunity to join a highly regarded firm, who can offer an excellent benefit package, good quality work, and hybrid working.