Housing Disrepair - Head of Litigation | Liverpool
6 days ago
Liverpool
Ready to lead a team, not just a caseload? \n Our client — a leading law firm recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners — is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair specialist to take the reins as Head of Litigation, leading a strong team handling pre and post-litigated HDR matters. \n This isn't just about running your own files — it's about shaping how a team performs. You'll manage capacity, motivate and develop your people through regular 1-2-1s, and make sure every client gets a high standard of service, delivered on time and to target. \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Leading and supervising a team of litigators handling Housing Disrepair matters\n, • Managing workload distribution and team capacity\n, • Supporting, coaching and motivating your team to perform\n, • Driving case progression and results while maintaining exceptional client care\n, • Acting as a genuine ambassador for the firm's values and standards\n\n What you'll bring: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, minimum 5+ years PQE\n, • Demonstrable expertise in Housing Disrepair and Civil Litigation\n, • Proven experience leading or supervising a litigation team\n, • Excellent technical knowledge of CPR and Housing Conditions case law\n, • Strong negotiation, communication and client care skills\n, • A target-driven mindset balanced with genuine care for outcomes\n, • Personal Injury experience would be an advantage, though not essential\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • City centre offices with excellent facilities and travel links\n, • 23 days holiday + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays\n, • Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover\n, • Workplace pension, wellbeing programmes, discounted on-site restaurant/café\n, • Genuine scope to build a leadership career with an established, growing firm\n\n If you're a driven, ambitious HDR specialist ready to step into a genuine leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now to find out more.