William James Recruitment
Property & Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor
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Property & Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor – Nottingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – £50,000 to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
A nationally recognised, Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Housing team is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Nottingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading social housing & property litigation practices, working closely with major housing provider clients on complex and high-value matters. With a strong reputation in the sector, a collaborative team environment, and genuine opportunities for progression, this role offers high-quality work alongside exceptional flexibility, including hybrid working with only one office day per week.
The Role
- Managing a varied caseload of Social Housing & Property Litigation matters on behalf of registered providers and social housing clients
- Handling housing disrepair claims, statutory nuisance claims, anti-social behaviour matters, injunctions, possession proceedings, and housing-related personal injury claims
- Assisting on high-value and technically challenging social housing disputes alongside senior lawyers within the team
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and other legal documentation
- Advising clients on litigation strategy, risk, and case progression
- Conducting witness interviews, disclosure exercises, and legal research
- Liaising with experts, counsel, and other key stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a matter
- Preparing for hearings, including evidence gathering, statement preparation, and trial bundles
- Negotiating settlements and maintaining strong relationships with clients
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The Candidate
- A Solicitor with experience in Social Housing Litigation or Property Litigation
- Experience handling at least one area of social housing disputes, such as housing disrepair, anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings, statutory nuisance, or related litigation
- Experience managing claims through both pre-litigation and litigated stages
- Strong technical litigation skills with excellent drafting ability
- Commercially aware, organised, and capable of managing competing deadlines
- A proactive and client-focused approach with strong communication and relationship management skills
The Benefits & How to Apply
- Salary of £50,000 to £65,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working with only one office day per week required
- Market-leading flexibility, including flexible start and finish times, hours banking, and flexibility around personal commitments and school runs
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
- Enhanced parental and maternity leave provisions
- Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Dental and eyecare benefits
- Health screening and wider wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, together with Christmas closure
- Excellent scope for career progression within a nationally recognised Legal 500 Tier 1 Housing team
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Contact:
- Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07506 994 088
- Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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