Solicitor - Housing Disrepair / Breach of Contract

Required Skills

• Solicitor
• Housing Disrepair
• Breach fo contract
• Hybird
• Liverpool
• Manchester

Job Summary

Solicitor - Housing Disrepair / Breach of Contract

Hybrid 50/50 split Full-time, permanent Competitive salary DOE + bonus

Standard 8 is working with a well-respected law firm to find a qualified solicitor with strong litigation experience to join their dedicated Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract team.

This is a niche, high-impact role where you'll act on behalf of social housing tenants, enforcing settlements where landlords have failed to complete agreed repairs. You'll be working post-litigation under both Part 7 and Part 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules, managing your own claimant caseload from issue to conclusion. Seeking court orders, including penal notices, will form a key part of the role.

What you'll need

• At least 1 year's litigation experience
• Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Ability to handle volume litigation and meet deadlines
• Confident decision-maker with strong drafting and problem-solving skills
• Housing disrepair experience is helpful but not essential

The firm offers a fantastic benefits package, including

• Amazing flexible time structure
• 50/50 hybird setup
• Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• employer pension contribution
• Life cover, sick pay, gym discount
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent support, training, and career progression

If you're ready to make a real difference while developing your litigation expertise, get in touch with Standard 8 to find out more.