Associate Housing Litigation

Job ID: JRAC0041

Salary: £60000-£80000 per year

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Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are delighted to be working with a thriving specialist law firm, with a national reputation for advising individuals, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, public-sector bodies and businesses throughout the UK.

Our client is looking for an Associate-level Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate to join their growing housing litigation team in either their Birmingham or Manchester office.

(Hybrid working)

Key Duties:

  • You’ll provide expert advice and representation to landlords, including housing associations, local authorities, charity landlords, and co-operatives across England.
  • You’ll handle a range of cases, including:
  • Anti-social behaviour injunctions
  • Defending disrepair claims & supervising legal assistants
  • Environmental Protection Act prosecutions
  • Possession claims, including Equality Act & mental capacity defences
  • Residential leasehold & shared ownership disputes
  • Housing management advice, policy reviews & legislative updates

Benefits:

  • A chance to work in a specialist sector with a genuine purpose.
  • A supportive, team-oriented environment with excellent supervision.
  • The opportunity to build strong client relationships and work on a high-quality caseload.
  • 3 x charity volunteering days
  • 25 days holiday, plus 2 additional gift days at Christmas, options to buy and sell up to 5 days
  • Onsite free gym
  • New onsite café and refurbished office
  • Salary competitive, depending on experience

To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com