Overview
Solicitor – Property Litigation (Social Housing) – Taunton – 0-3 Years PQE
Location: Taunton (with hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £48,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
A respected regional law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) to join its specialist team in Taunton, with a particular focus on social housing work. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career lawyer to develop their expertise within a supportive, highly regarded department, working on meaningful matters that make a real social impact.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of property litigation matters relating to social housing, acting for:
- Registered providers
- Local authorities
- Housing sector organisations
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex or high value matters
- Advising clients on housing management issues and disputes
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation
- Representing clients at court hearings and mediations where appropriate
- Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor who:
- Is a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 0-3 years’ PQE
- Has experience of, or a strong interest in, property litigation and/or social housing law
- Demonstrates strong drafting, organisational and communication skills
- Is proactive, collaborative and committed to excellent client service
- Shares the firm’s values and delivers practical, high quality legal advice
What the Firm Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Employee ownership model with annual profit share for all staff
- Hybrid working and flexible working options
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Private medical insurance
- Group life assurance
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Three additional paid days per year to support charitable causes
- Clear progression opportunities, including training, mentorship and professional development
How to Apply
If you’re a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking team, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality of opportunity. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £48000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Taunton, Somerset
