Role:Housing Law Solicitor – Director Level
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A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking experienced Housing Law Solicitor Directors for prestigious permanent roles within its expanding teams.
GeminiRecruitmentarecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.
OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.
HousingDepartmentBackground:
Ourclient’sHousingteam,rankedbyTheLegal500directoryforitsservicesacrossEnglandandWales,providesassistancetobothlandlordsandtenantsonallhousingissues.Theirpractitionersarehighlyexperiencedinfindingsolutionstohousingdisputesandaimtoaddresstheissuesquicklyandeffectively.Ourclientofferslawyersupporteddisputeresolutionoralternativedisputeresolution(ADR)asameanstoresolvehousingdisrepairmatters.Theirdepartmentalsoregularlyrepresentsclientsinthecourtsforunlawfuleviction,possessionproceedingsandprepareapplicationsforjudicialreviewincasesofhomelessness.
MainResponsibilitiesoftheRole:
- ReportdirectlytoandcollaboratingwiththeBoardtoensureperformancetargetsaremet
- ResponsibleforallaspectsofHousingworkincludingprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandguidancetootherteammembers
- SignificantexperienceinrepresentingclientsasHousingCourtDutySchemeoverthelast2years.
- AbilitytomanageandsuperviseSolicitors,TraineeSolicitorsandCaseworkerstomanageappropriatecaseloadtypesandcomplexities
- Assistingwithdeliveryofappropriatetraininganddevelopmentinthedepartment
- VarietyofdutiesincludingdealingwitharangeofHousingcasesincludingHomelessness;Disrepair;Eviction;Possession;PropertyOwnershipDisputes;SuccessionforTenants;Housingadaptations;SocialHousing;NeighbourhoodProblemsmattersaswellasundertakingyourownadvocacy
- Dealingwithemergencycasesandidentifyingandcarryingoutstrategiclitigation.
- PreparingandmanagingfundingapplicationstotheLegalAidAgency
- Preparingdraftdocumentsincludingwitnessstatementsandprocessingevidence
- Youwillhaveaprofessionalpro‑activeapproach,strongclientcareskillsandbeinterestedinBusinessDevelopmentandMarketingtosupplementthesubstantialworkvolumesbroughtinbythecompany.
KeySkillsRequired:
- 3Years+PQEwithprovenexperienceofHousingandLitigation,includingcourtrepresentationessential
- MusthaveexperienceasDutyAdvisorunderHousingPossessionCourtDutySchemeoverthelast2years
- Mustmeetthe2013SQMSupervisorstandardinHousing,orwillingtoworktowardsthis
- ExperienceinwelfarerightsandcommunitycareissuesMusthaveaclean,validPracticingCertificateatthetimeofapplying
- Strongmanagementskills
- Committedteamplayerwithabilitytoapproachteamconcernsfairly,fostercultureofpositivechangeandencouragecrossreferrals
- Previousprovensupervisoryexperienceandworkingtokeyperformanceindicators
- Professionalwithaproactiveapproach;excellentclientcareskillsandabilitytodealwithvulnerableclientmattersinasensitivemannerandresolvecomplicatedpracticalitiesinvolvedinHousingissues
- ExcellentnetworkingandcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytosuccessfullymarkettheCompanyandgeneratenewbusiness
- WorkingknowledgeofthepublicallyfundedHousingworkincludinglegalrepresentationandlegalhelpandhavetheabilitytoserviceprivatelyfundedcases
- HaveextensiveexperienceindealingwithallHousingrelatedwork
- Experienceinownadvocacyisanadvantage
- ExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsanddocumentmanagementskillsExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsandabletouseHRsystems
- Experiencewithinthelegalsectorispreferable
- AbilitytomanagesocialmediaactivitytopromotetheCompany
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for career growth
- Hybrid working in line with company policy
Our Commitment:
We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. xwzovoh
About Gemini Recruitment:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.
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