A UK Top 50 law firm is growing its Bristol Social Housing team, and it’s hiring across levels.

The firm

UK Top 50, with 160 years of history
Ranked 6th best law firm to work at in 2026 (RollOnFriday)
700+ lawyers across seven offices

The team

50+ dedicated fee earners, including specialist partners and legal directors
Acts for 100+ registered providers and 30 local authorities
Nationally recognised, with a market-leading presence across the Eastern Region, London and the South East
Sensitive, high-risk work, from disrepair and building safety to ASB and fire safety, alongside large-scale development and regeneration

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The role

Defend disrepair claims
Run possession and injunction proceedings for tenancy breach
Handle service charge disputes in the First-Tier Tribunal
Own your caseload and client relationships
Support complex, strategic sector projects
Get involved in business development
Mentor junior colleagues
Help shape the growth of the Bristol practice

Scope grows with seniority.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with social housing or related experience
Strong technical and commercial skills
Clear communication and good client instincts
Solid organisation and matter management
A real interest in where the housing sector is heading

Senior candidates: experience of building client relationships, supervising juniors and contributing to BD will help.

Benefits

25 or 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Extra week’s leave for every 10 years’ service
Staff profit share and performance bonus
Pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
Private healthcare (after probation)
Life assurance at 4x salary, plus income protection
Paid CSR day
Enhanced family leave
Subsidised gym, electric car scheme, Dress for your Day policy

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Working pattern
Hybrid: 60% office, 40% home. Flexible and part-time arrangements are open for discussion.

Habilidades requeridas

Qualified solicitor statusSocial housing law expertiseDefending disrepair claimsConducting possession and injunction proceedings for tenancy breachesHandling service charge disputes in the First-Tier TribunalMatter management and organisational skillsClient relationship management and client-facing advisory skillsCommercial awareness and commercial legal skillsClear written and oral communicationInterest and awareness of housing sector trends and policyBusiness development and contributing to BD initiativesSupervising, mentoring and developing junior colleaguesSupporting and delivering complex strategic sector projectsHandling high-risk housing issues (building safety, fire safety, ASB, development/regeneration)

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