Social Housing Associate - Director

Social Housing Solicitor | Associate - Legal Director | Bristol

An opportunity to join an established national Social Housing practice with ambitious plans for further growth in Bristol.

There are some interesting developments happening in the Bristol legal market, and this is an opportunity that I think is worth bringing to the attention of Social Housing lawyers.

I'm working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to strengthen its presence in Bristol, with opportunities available from Associate through to Legal Director level.

What makes this particularly interesting is the platform behind the opportunity. You would be joining an established practice with a strong reputation in the sector, an impressive client base and the resources to handle some genuinely interesting work. However, there is also a real opportunity to help develop its presence locally rather than simply stepping into an established team where everything is already in place.

The work covers a broad range of contentious Social Housing matters, acting for housing associations, registered providers and public sector organisations. This includes:

• Defending complex housing disrepair claims.
• Possession proceedings and injunctions relating to breaches of tenancy.
• Anti-social behaviour and wider housing management disputes.
• Service charge disputes, including matters before the First-tier Tribunal.
• Advising on sensitive and complex issues affecting housing providers and their tenants.

Why might this be worth considering?

At Associate level, this is an opportunity to develop within a well-resourced national practice, work with an established client base and gain exposure to a broad range of contentious matters.

For more senior lawyers, there is potentially an even more interesting proposition. You would have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the Bristol offering, develop client relationships, support the development of more junior lawyers and play an active part in the team's continued growth.

It is not simply about filling a vacancy. There is a longer-term ambition for the Bristol practice, and the right people will have the opportunity to be part of that.

A few further details:

• Opportunities from Associate through to Legal Director.
• Established national platform and strong sector reputation.
• Varied contentious Social Housing work.
• Opportunity to contribute to local team growth.
• Hybrid working, with a structured balance between office and home.
• Flexible and part-time arrangements can also be explored.

I'm particularly keen to speak with lawyers who have a background in Social Housing, housing management or related contentious work, and who might be interested in doing something a little different with their next career move.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about what else is happening in the Bristol market, I'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.

Feel free to drop me a message or get in touch directly.