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 £85,000 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.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Sadiq Adebanjo at sadiq@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 090 3486 (office hours) or 07985748430 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
