Job Description

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.