Social Housing Solicitor – 1+ PQE

Social Housing Solicitor  TSR Legal currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join a growing Social Housing team in Birmingham. Working alongside an experienced Partner, you will advise clients on a broad range of housing management matters. This role offers high-quality work, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to become part of a nationally recognised healthcare and social housing practice. Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of social housing litigation and advisory matters.
• Handle possession proceedings, including cases involving anti-social behaviour, rent arrears, unlawful subletting, succession disputes and trespass.
• Obtain injunctions relating to tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and property access for safety compliance.
• Advise on housing conditions and disrepair claims, including defending counterclaims and pre-action protocol matters.
• Provide advice on tenancy management issues, including succession, assignment, relationship breakdown and matters involving mental capacity.
• Apply relevant housing legislation, equality law and human rights legislation to deliver practical legal advice.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing policies, tenancy agreements and operational guidance for Registered Providers.
• Develop advocacy skills by representing clients in routine County Court hearings and applications.

About You The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status with 1+ PQE post-qualification experience.
• Experience, or strong exposure, to housing litigation or a related area of law.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and practically.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• An interest in advocacy and developing court experience.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

On offer is the opportunity to join a highly regarded firm, if you would like a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Lauren at TSR Legal on [phone removed] or [email removed].