Head of Department – Housing Solicitor
Job Title: Head of Department – Housing Solicitor
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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. xwzovoh
- Excellent long-term career prospects.