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Housing Solicitor

Posted 1 day ago by mlr legal recruitment

£37,500 - £45,000 Annual

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Lancashire, Wigan, United Kingdom, WN1 1

Job Description

Housing Solicitor

Salary: £37,500-£45,000 (DOE)

Location: Wigan (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

A leading, modern Legal 500 law firm is expanding its specialist Housing team and is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor with strong service charge expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, commercially focused practice with a national reputation for delivering practical legal solutions and exceptional client service.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload involving service charge disputes and recovery, advising a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, landlords and accommodation providers. The role offers genuine progression, a supportive team environment and exposure to high-quality work across multiple residential sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Handling service charge disputes and recovery
Advising on service charge legislation, lease interpretation and liability issues
Managing service charge arrears, pre-action work and court proceedings
Supporting wider housing litigation matters including possession and tenancy disputes
Delivering commercially focused advice to landlords, accommodation providers and property businesses

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrable experience in service charge matters
Background in housing, landlord & tenant, property litigation, or residential property
Strong understanding of service charge legislation and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Excellent drafting, organisational and case management skills
Commercially aware, client-focused and proactive
Able to work independently and collaboratively

NQ solicitors, those looking to retrain into housing, and candidates with litigation, debt recovery or landlord & tenant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits