Social Housing Litigation Solicitor
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 plus discretionary bonus
Experience: 1–6 years’ PQE
If you’re a qualified solicitor in litigation and want a role that is genuinely varied, fast-paced and client-facing, this is a brilliant opportunity to join an established Social Housing Litigation team in Newcastle.
You’ll support senior lawyers across a broad range of social housing matters, working closely with key clients including housing associations and local authorities.
The Opportunity
This role offers a strong mix of contentious work and advisory support, with the chance to take real ownership of matters, build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development in a supportive, collaborative team.
- Manage and advise on litigation relating to tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour
- Handle possession and injunction applications
- Defend housing disrepair claims brought by tenants
- Advise on tenancy clauses, succession, mutual exchange and assignment issues
- Attend and represent clients at court hearings
- Contribute to business development initiatives to strengthen and expand client relationships
- Supervise and support junior members of the litigation team where appropriate
About You
Essential
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
- Experience in social housing litigation
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost and benefit
- Ability to work to challenging timescales while maintaining excellent client service
- Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Sound professional judgement and a proactive approach
- Effective diary and administration management, including time recording
- Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work with urgency
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
What’s On Offer
- Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 plus discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of two to three days per week in the Newcastle office
- Enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6%
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 with service), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Life assurance cover of four times basic salary, with the option to purchase additional cover
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible benefits programme allowing you to tailor your package
- Supportive, inclusive culture with active wellbeing and EDI initiatives
- Active social calendar with opportunities to connect across teams
About Our Client
Our client is an independent, UK Top 100, full-service law firm advising businesses, the built environment, healthcare, the public and third sectors, and private individuals. The firm is known for a supportive environment that helps people thrive, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and development.
Location & Working Arrangements
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of two to three days per week in the office.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
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