Associate/Senior Associate | Housing Disrepair | National Law Firm | Birmingham
BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a medium sized national law firm seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its growing Housing Disrepair team based in Birmingham. This opportunity is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with flexible hybrid working options. Excellent salary and benefits are included. Genuine respect for work/life balance.
The Role
As an Associate/Senior Associate within the Housing Disrepair team, you will:
· Join a well-established Asset Management team that handles housing condition claims on behalf of Social Landlords, including Registered Providers and Local Authorities.
· Manage your own caseload of litigated housing disrepair claims, from pre-litigation stages through to trial.
· Draft defences, witness statements, and prepare cases for trial, working closely with senior members of the team to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
· Supervise Junior Solicitors and Paralegals, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality case management.
· Work with clients on a national scale, handling instructions across some of the largest national and regional frameworks.
About You
To be successful in your application for this Housing Disrepair Associate/Senior Associate vacancy, you will have:
· Experience working within a Social Housing team, ideally with a focus on litigated claims for Registered Providers or Local Authorities.
· A proven track record of managing claims to trial.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt your approach to a diverse range of clients and professionals.
· A real passion for the social housing sector and a commitment to delivering excellent service to clients.
· The ability to multitask and manage a varied caseload efficiently.
· Advocacy experience is an advantage but not essential.
The Offering
The successful Associate/Senior Associate will be rewarded with:
· A highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
· The opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative team environment that values diversity and individual growth.
· Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to support your work-life balance.
· Access to comprehensive learning and development programmes and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
· Genuine opportunities for career progression within one of the firm's fastest-growing teams.
Apply Now!
To be considered for this Housing Disrepair Associate/Senior Associate vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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