Housing Solicitor

Salary: £37,500–£45,000 (DOE)

Location: Wigan (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

A leading, modern Legal 500 law firm is expanding its specialist Housing team and is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor with strong service charge expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, commercially focused practice with a national reputation for delivering practical legal solutions and exceptional client service.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload involving service charge disputes and recovery, advising a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, landlords and accommodation providers. The role offers genuine progression, a supportive team environment and exposure to high-quality work across multiple residential sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling service charge disputes and recovery
• Advising on service charge legislation, lease interpretation and liability issues
• Managing service charge arrears, pre-action work and court proceedings
• Supporting wider housing litigation matters including possession and tenancy disputes
• Delivering commercially focused advice to landlords, accommodation providers and property businesses

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience in service charge matters
• Background in housing, landlord & tenant, property litigation, or residential property
• Strong understanding of service charge legislation and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Excellent drafting, organisational and case management skills
• Commercially aware, client-focused and proactive
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

NQ solicitors, those looking to retrain into housing, and candidates with litigation, debt recovery or landlord & tenant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Modern offices with free parking
• Relaxed dress code and collaborative culture
• Workplace wellbeing programme
• Clear career development pathways and mentoring
• Legal 500 Top Tier environment
• Lexcel-accredited practice

Please apply now or contact Steph McCormack for a confidential chat at MLR Legal Recruitment.