Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor

Housing Litigation Associate Solicitor – Birmingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – £55,000 to £70,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its growing Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Birmingham. Acting for multiple Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales, the team is recognised for delivering high-quality advice across a broad range of housing management and property litigation matters. This opportunity offers exposure to a varied caseload combining both contentious and advisory work, within a collaborative and supportive environment that places genuine emphasis on career development, wellbeing and long-term progression. The Role:

• Support the continued growth and development of a highly regarded Housing Management & Property Litigation team
• Build and strengthen relationships with Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlord clients across England and Wales
• Take an active role in supporting existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to further enhance service delivery
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious property litigation matters including forfeiture, service charge disputes, breach of lease claims and possession-related issues
• Provide strategic advice on non-contentious matters including lease interpretation, property management issues, building safety and fire safety related matters
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's real estate, housing and litigation teams to deliver commercially focused solutions
• Support clients in responding to evolving regulatory and legislative requirements affecting the housing sector
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including efficient file management, billing and delivery against key performance objectives
• Contribute to the profile and continued success of the team through client engagement, networking and thought leadership activities The Candidate:
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or Housing Management work
• Experienced in handling landlord and tenant disputes, breach of lease matters, service charge disputes and wider property litigation issues
• Possesses a strong understanding of housing and property-related legislation and regulatory requirements
• Capable of delivering pragmatic, commercially focused and client-centric advice
• Experienced in managing client relationships and working closely with institutional, public sector or commercial clients
• Contributes positively to team development and wider business objectives
• An effective communicator with strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• A qualified Solicitor operating at Associate or Senior Associate level within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or a related practice area The Benefits & How to Apply:
• A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare cover
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements
• Hybrid working from the firm's Birmingham office
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing and highly regarded team
• A collaborative working environment with a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. 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.