Housing Management and Property Litigation Solicitor

Housing Management & Property Litigation Solicitor | London An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified solicitor to join a Tier 1-ranked Housing Management & Property Litigation team within a leading specialist firm. Known for its outstanding work across the social housing sector, this is a chance to take on high-quality, meaningful work with real responsibility, client contact, and a clear path for progression. We are working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 and Chambers UK-recognised firm with over 150 years of heritage and a growing national presence. This award-winning firm is known for its deep sector expertise, particularly in advising social housing providers, local authorities, and private landlords. The team is ranked Tier 1 for social housing work and continues to expand in line with client demand and wider market opportunities. This firm is seeking a Housing Management & Property Litigation Solicitor to join their thriving and collegiate team in London. This role offers a mix of contentious housing litigation and advisory work, giving you the chance to develop real depth in a specialist, evolving area of law. You will handle a varied caseload, including matters such as possession claims, injunctions, disrepair cases, and non-contentious advisory work involving policy and compliance. The team acts for over 100 Registered Providers and numerous local authorities and private landlords, offering exposure to high-quality work and excellent career development. This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor with existing experience in housing litigation or property litigation, looking to work within a nationally respected team where you'll receive strong mentoring, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to contribute to wider client initiatives and business development. Key Responsibilities: - Managing a diverse caseload of housing management and property litigation matters. - Acting for social landlords, local authorities and private landlords on contentious and advisory matters. - Supporting senior lawyers and partners on complex, high-value cases. - Providing client-focused, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment. - Supervising junior team members (where appropriate to your experience). - Engaging in client training, seminars and wider business development activities. - Managing deadlines efficiently while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Candidate Requirements: - 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in housing management and/or property litigation. - Strong litigation experience, ideally including possession proceedings, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and injunctions. - A client-centred, commercial approach and confidence in managing your own matters. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues and junior team members. - An interest in developing deeper sector knowledge in the housing space. The Opportunity: - Join a Tier 1 ranked team in one of the UK's most respected specialist firms. - Work with a national client base including RPs, local authorities and private landlords. - Access high-quality work with real responsibility from day one. - Enjoy excellent career development and progression opportunities. - Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model and strong work/life balance. - Be part of a firm that genuinely invests in its people and long-term growth. If you're looking to specialise further in housing and property litigation with a standout practice that supports your growth and values your contribution - this is the opportunity for you. Apply now to arrange a confidential discussion, or contact us directly to learn more. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.