Job Description

Ready to join a firm known for excellence in housing management and public sector law?
We're working with a leading national law firm that's looking to recruit a Housing Management Solicitor (NQ-1-year PQE) into its growing Leeds-based team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist housing and public sector team known for its high-quality work with housing associations, local authorities, and other public bodies.
The team handles a broad mix of housing management litigation and advisory matters and is growing due to increased client demand.
What's in it for you?

• Direct access to high-profile public sector and housing clients
• Career progression opportunities with clear development support
• A genuinely friendly, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working and excellent flexibility
• Great benefits package

The Role:
You'll be part of a respected team working closely with solicitors across the housing, public, and regulatory sectors. From day one, you'll be trusted with responsibility and encouraged to build relationships with key clients.
Key Responsibilities:

• Running your own caseload of housing management matters, including:

• Possession proceedings
• Disrepair claims
• Injunctions and anti-social behaviour issues
• Advising on tenancy enforcement, leasehold issues, and housing policy
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and client advice
• Supporting senior team members on more complex matters
• Attending court hearings and managing advocacy (with support)
• Assisting with client training and contributing to business development

About You:

• You'll be a qualified solicitor with up to 1 year of post-qualification experience (or expecting to qualify within the next 3-6 months)
• You will have completed a seat in Housing Management, or spent time as a paralegal in this area
• Strong interest in working with public sector and housing clients

To find out more about this Housing Management Solicitor opportunity in Leeds contact Sophie Linley for an informal discussion, and to find out how great this opportunity is, on 0113 236 6711

Skills Required