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Head of Department – Housing SolicitorLR Legal Recruitment • City of London, London, United Kingdom
Head of Department – Housing Solicitor

Head of Department – Housing Solicitor

LR Legal Recruitment • City of London, London, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Salary
£75,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title: Head of Department – Housing Solicitor


Location:East London


Salary: £75,000 + Bonuses


Job Type:Full-Time | Permanent


About the Role

Our client, an established and growing law firm, is seeking an experienced Head of Department – Housing to lead and develop its Housing Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Housing Solicitor or legal professional with strong leadership and business development experience. The successful candidate will oversee the department, drive growth, ensure compliance, and maintain a small personal caseload.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, supervise, and develop the Housing Team.
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to fee earners and support staff.
  • Drive business development and generate new instructions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with referral partners and key stakeholders.
  • Manage a modest caseload of housing matters.
  • Ensure compliance with SRA, Legal Aid Agency, and internal regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor departmental performance and support future growth.


Requirements


Essential

  • Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent with significant Housing Law experience.
  • Proven experience managing and supervising legal teams.
  • Strong knowledge of housing matters, including possession proceedings, homelessness, disrepair, and unlawful eviction.
  • Experience within a Legal Aid environment.
  • Demonstrable business development and networking skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.


Desirable

  • Legal Aid Supervisor status.
  • Established referral network within the housing sector.
  • Experience leading or growing a Housing Department.


What's on Offer?

  • Salary of £75,000 per annum (DOE).
  • Opportunity to lead and grow an established Housing Department.
  • Strategic influence within a growing law firm.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Excellent long-term career prospects.


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