Housing Law Director - Manchester

Role:Housing Law Solicitor - Director Level A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking experienced Housing Law Solicitor Directors for prestigious permanent roles within its expanding teams. GeminiRecruitmentarecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm. OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority. HousingDepartmentBackground: Ourclient’sHousingteam,rankedbyTheLegal500directoryforitsservicesacrossEnglandandWales,providesassistancetobothlandlordsandtenantsonallhousingissues.Theirpractitionersarehighlyexperiencedinfindingsolutionstohousingdisputesandaimtoaddresstheissuesquicklyandeffectively.Ourclientofferslawyersupporteddisputeresolutionoralternativedisputeresolution(ADR)asameanstoresolvehousingdisrepairmatters.Theirdepartmentalsoregularlyrepresentsclientsinthecourtsforunlawfuleviction,possessionproceedingsandprepareapplicationsforjudicialreviewincasesofhomelessness. MainResponsibilitiesoftheRole: ReportdirectlytoandcollaboratingwiththeBoardtoensureperformancetargetsaremet ResponsibleforallaspectsofHousingworkincludingprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandguidancetootherteammembers SignificantexperienceinrepresentingclientsasHousingCourtDutySchemeoverthelast2years. AbilitytomanageandsuperviseSolicitors,TraineeSolicitorsandCaseworkerstomanageappropriatecaseloadtypesandcomplexities Assistingwithdeliveryofappropriatetraininganddevelopmentinthedepartment VarietyofdutiesincludingdealingwitharangeofHousingcasesincludingHomelessness;Disrepair;Eviction;Possession;PropertyOwnershipDisputes;SuccessionforTenants;Housingadaptations;SocialHousing;NeighbourhoodProblemsmattersaswellasundertakingyourownadvocacy Dealingwithemergencycasesandidentifyingandcarryingoutstrategiclitigation. PreparingandmanagingfundingapplicationstotheLegalAidAgency Preparingdraftdocumentsincludingwitnessstatementsandprocessingevidence Youwillhaveaprofessionalpro‑activeapproach,strongclientcareskillsandbeinterestedinBusinessDevelopmentandMarketingtosupplementthesubstantialworkvolumesbroughtinbythecompany. KeySkillsRequired: 3Years+PQEwithprovenexperienceofHousingandLitigation,includingcourtrepresentationessential MusthaveexperienceasDutyAdvisorunderHousingPossessionCourtDutySchemeoverthelast2years Mustmeetthe2013SQMSupervisorstandardinHousing,orwillingtoworktowardsthis ExperienceinwelfarerightsandcommunitycareissuesMusthaveaclean,validPracticingCertificateatthetimeofapplying Strongmanagementskills Committedteamplayerwithabilitytoapproachteamconcernsfairly,fostercultureofpositivechangeandencouragecrossreferrals Previousprovensupervisoryexperienceandworkingtokeyperformanceindicators Professionalwithaproactiveapproach;excellentclientcareskillsandabilitytodealwithvulnerableclientmattersinasensitivemannerandresolvecomplicatedpracticalitiesinvolvedinHousingissues ExcellentnetworkingandcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytosuccessfullymarkettheCompanyandgeneratenewbusiness WorkingknowledgeofthepublicallyfundedHousingworkincludinglegalrepresentationandlegalhelpandhavetheabilitytoserviceprivatelyfundedcases HaveextensiveexperienceindealingwithallHousingrelatedwork Experienceinownadvocacyisanadvantage ExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsanddocumentmanagementskillsExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsandabletouseHRsystems Experiencewithinthelegalsectorispreferable AbilitytomanagesocialmediaactivitytopromotetheCompany What’s on Offer: Competitive salary package Supportive team environment Clear opportunities for career growth Hybrid working in line with company policy Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market. #J-18808-Ljbffr