Housing Solicitor

Service Care Legal are working alongside a social housing provider who are looking to recruit a highly capable Housing Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured, respected organisation that manages a substantial portfolio of homes across London and the surrounding regions. You will be joining a busy and experienced legal department where your expertise will be instrumental in supporting tenancy and leasehold management through a wide range of housing litigation matters.

Role: Housing Solicitor
Location: Central London
Salary: £57,781 - £60,822 (depending on experience)
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload including:
  • Possession claims arising from rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and other breaches
  • Defence of disrepair claims
  • Leasehold disputes including service charge matters
• Draft court claim forms, statements of case, defences, applications, and supporting evidence
• Conduct advocacy in County Court, Magistrates' Court, and Residential Property Tribunals on routine matters
• Instruct external counsel and experts on complex or high-value cases
• Negotiate settlements, quantify damages and compensation, and agree costs

Candidate Requirements

• Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX)
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in housing law
• Solid experience acting on behalf of social landlords or tenants within private practice, local government, or in-house legal teams
• Thorough knowledge of housing and leasehold legislation, litigation procedure, and relevant case law
• Proven ability to manage a large and complex caseload independently, including anti-social behaviour cases, disrepair claims, and breach of tenancy proceedings

If this Housing Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on, or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.