Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor | London An award-winning UK law firm with a strong national presence is seeking a senior solicitor to join its highly ranked Housing Management & Property Litigation team. This is a standout opportunity for a talented lawyer with at least 5 years' PQE to join a respected, growing team at the forefront of social housing law. The Firm: With more than 150 years of heritage and offices across the UK, this mid-sized practice is recognised by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 for its excellence in social housing, banking, construction, litigation, corporate, and real estate. The firm has achieved Tier 1 rankings for its housing work and acts for over 100 registered providers, local authorities, private landlords, developers, care providers, and investment funds. The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to take on a client-facing role where you will be trusted to manage your own varied caseload while being part of a collaborative and commercially minded team. The firm offers clear career progression, excellent partner access, and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a senior solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious housing matters, supervising junior team members, and supporting business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation matters including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour and injunction claims - Provide strategic, non-contentious housing management advice and policy guidance to clients - Support partners on complex or high-value litigation matters - Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals - Engage directly with clients and maintain strong working relationships - Contribute to client training sessions and participate in BD and marketing initiatives - Maintain high professional standards and manage competing deadlines with confidence Candidate Requirements: - 5+ years' PQE with demonstrable experience in housing management and property litigation - Solid case management skills and ability to run files independently - Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals - Commercially astute with strong client care and communication skills - Proactive, team-focused and committed to delivering results - Technically proficient with working knowledge of MS Office and legal case management systems - A genuine interest in the housing and social care sector What's on Offer: - High-quality work with leading housing providers and local authorities - A progressive, supportive firm with real investment in career development - Hybrid working and flexible arrangements - Competitive salary and benefits package - A values-driven culture with a clear sense of purpose and social impact Interested in specialising further in housing management and growing your profile within a top-tier team? Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.