Bindmans LLP

Role:               Solicitor – Housing

Start Date:      Immediate

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

Overview of key responsibilities

We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a Solicitor able to manage a caseload in traditional tenant housing (possession, disrepair, homelessness) and who has the capability and interest to work on building defects cases. The successful candidate should be 0 – 5 years PQE; more experienced candidates also considered.

Bindmans has offered the full range of housing advice to tenants for 50 years. We are seeking a solicitor able to assist in this work and with experience of legal aid and private funding and representing individuals and organisations, including the Official Solicitor.

Skills/knowledge requirements

Essential:

·        Qualified Solicitor

·        Good knowledge and experience of housing law.

·        Excellent negotiating experience and skills

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Some experience of promotion of solicitor’s work

·        Efficient and cost-effective work practices

·        Knowledge and use of time recording systems and IT

·        Thorough understanding of the obligations, including ethical obligations, of working as a solicitor

Desirable:

The successful candidate should also have the following:

·        Excellent people skills

·        Good research and document analysis skills

·        Knowledge and experience of the legal aid system

·        Knowledge and experience of building defects claims (under section 1 of the DPA 1972) would be an advantage but not essential.

·        Knowledge and experience of Court of Protection and MCA and/or Community Care

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession.  Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

How to apply

Please visit the Careers Section of our website www.bindmans.com

Closing date for Applications: midday on Friday 31 October 2025