Housing Management Solicitor, Leeds

Job details

Posted Monday 05 January 2026
Location Leeds
Job type Permanent
Discipline Solicitor
Reference 71
Recruiter Name Sophie Linley

Housing Management Solicitor | NQ – 1 PQE | Leeds | Competitive salary/benefits,/flexible working  | 

Are you a junior solicitor looking to kick-start your Housing Management career in a leading national practice?

We are working with a highly respected national law firm, known for its collaborative culture and strong reputation in the public sector, which is looking to recruit a bright and ambitious Housing Management Solicitor (NQ – 1-year PQE) to join its growing Leeds office.

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to develop your Housing Management expertise in one of the UK’s leading practices.
  • People-first culture: sociable, down-to-earth and supportive environment where junior lawyers are genuinely nurtured and recognised.
  • High-quality, hands-on work from day one across a broad client base of housing associations and local authorities.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options (typically 2–3 days in the office).
  • Clear and structured career progression within a national team that encourages long-term growth.

The Role

You’ll work alongside Legal 500 recognised Partners and Associates on a broad diet of housing law matters, including disrepair, possession, injunctions, ASB, leasehold and service charge disputes. Day-to-day, you’ll assist with advising clients on their legal obligations, preparing court documentation and seeing matters through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing your own caseload of housing management litigation matters
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
  • Working collaboratively with clients and counsel
  • Providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice
  • Supporting partners on complex and high-value matters

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ – 1 PQE) with a seat or experience in Housing/Landlord & Tenant/Litigation
  • Strong technical ability and drafting skills

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711.