About this role
THE ROLE & TEAM
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor (0-5 PQE) to join our Housing team in our Manchester office (with cross office working at times).
You will be joining one of the UKs foremost housing management teams who have a wealth of experience in acting for Registered Providers. The team work on varied and complex matters including anti-social behaviour and housing management possessions, injunctions, committals, housing disrepair, property condition and hoarding cases, access cases and housing management policy advice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing a varied caseload of housing litigation matters on behalf of Registered Providers, with appropriate supervision
Advising on and progressing cases involving:
Anti-social behaviour
Possession proceedings and housing management litigation
Injunctions and committal proceedings
Housing disrepair and property condition claims
Hoarding and access matters
Supporting senior colleagues on more complex and high-value cases
Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements and applications
Providing clear, practical and commercial advice to clients
Building strong client relationships and contributing to excellent client service delivery
ABOUT YOU
Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years’ PQE
Experience of, or a strong interest in, housing litigation or social housing law
Exposure to a varied caseload (contentious work preferred)
Some advocacy experience or a willingness to develop this skill
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive and ambitious approach, with a genuine enthusiasm to build a career in housing law
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues
A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a supportive team environment
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Bupa/ Medicash
We offer agile working at Brabners, recognising that the right balance between office-based and remote working will vary depending on the role, the team and individual circumstances. The working arrangements for this position will be discussed as part of the recruitment process
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
Brabners is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are fully supported.