Housing Solicitor (1+ PQE) 

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000

Location: London Central

Award-Winning Legal 500 Team

Join a top-ranked housing and social care team making a real impact

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Housing Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join our client’s highly regarded and expanding Housing & Social Care team in London. 

You will benefit from early responsibility, high-quality work, and a supportive team culture, while developing your expertise in a firm renowned for excellence in legal aid and social justice work.

The Role – Diverse, Challenging and Rewarding

As a Housing Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload from the outset, handling a varied mix of legally aided matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a busy caseload of housing law matters, including homelessness, disrepair, possession and eviction cases
• Advising clients on housing rights, policy issues and legal aid eligibility
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Supporting complex and strategic litigation matters
• Collaborating with colleagues in a high-performing, open-plan team environment

Exposure to community care and public law matters will be available for those interested in broadening their expertise.

About You – Skills & Experience Required

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1+ years’ PQE
• Proven UK practice experience in housing law (essential)
• Strong understanding of legal aid processes and funding
• Knowledge of current housing legislation, policy and case law
• Excellent client care skills, particularly when working with vulnerable individuals
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and efficiently
• Desirable (not essential): experience in community care and/or public law

Salary & Benefits

You will receive a highly competitive salary package, alongside a comprehensive benefits offering:

• £45,000 – £65,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing team
• Exposure to high-quality, impactful legal work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Pension scheme and additional firm benefits

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Housing Solicitor seeking a high-quality caseload, genuine progression and meaningful work, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.