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Litigation Solicitor (Housing) – Flexible Location (Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds) About the Firm This leading national law firm is recognised for its strength across the housing, local government, health and social care sectors, alongside expertise in construction, energy, higher education and financial services. The firm has built an impressive reputation for excellence, innovation and sustained growth, with a collaborative culture focused on delivering practical solutions for clients. It also offers a self-determined flexible working model, giving lawyers the autonomy to choose where they work best while remaining connected to colleagues, clients and teams across the business. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join one of the UK’s largest and most established Housing Management teams. This role would suit a solicitor with housing litigation, property litigation or broader real estate disputes experience looking to develop their expertise within a specialist and highly regarded practice. Acting for a diverse client base including registered providers, local authorities, charities and private landlords, you will advise on a broad range of contentious matters. The caseload will include possession proceedings, injunction applications, anti-social behaviour cases, tenancy enforcement, housing fraud, succession disputes, service charge disputes, and matters involving the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Working as part of a national team, you will have the opportunity to handle complex and high-profile litigation, collaborate with leading practitioners in the sector and build specialist expertise in housing-related disputes. What They’re Looking For • Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with experience in litigation • Experience in housing litigation, property litigation or related dispute resolution matters • Previous experience acting for social landlords would be advantageous • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Excellent drafting, advocacy and legal analysis skills • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships • Collaborative approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Commercially minded with a pragmatic, client-focused outlook Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Housing Management practice during an exciting period of growth. The firm offers exposure to high-quality and complex litigation work, genuine career progression opportunities, competitive remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme. Its self-determined flexible working model provides lawyers with the freedom to balance office and remote working in a way that suits them, within a supportive culture that values trust, collaboration and professional development. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .