Housing Solicitor

Housing Solicitor

£80,000 | Hybrid working | East London

This is an opportunity to join a housing provider at a genuinely interesting stage of its growth.

BD Reside works closely with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to deliver high-quality, affordable housing and support the borough’s wider regeneration ambitions.

The organisation plays a key role in shaping sustainable communities across East London, improving housing standards and delivering long-term social and economic impact for local residents.

Reside manages a diverse portfolio of affordable, intermediate and market-rent homes and is entering a significant period of expansion and transformation. For a housing solicitor who enjoys varied work, autonomy and regular advocacy, this offers the chance to have a visible impact within a collaborative and well-connected organisation.

The role

• Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation and advisory matters
• Represent the organisation in court hearings
• Advise stakeholders on housing management issues
• Draft and review tenancy agreements
• Support a paralegal and contribute to the wider legal function

What stands out about this opportunity

• Sensible caseloads with a strong emphasis on quality over volume
• Regular advocacy and genuine ownership of files
• A close-knit, approachable team environment
• The chance to work closely with operational and leadership teams
• Exposure to a growing and evolving housing portfolio
• Hybrid working, typically involving around one day per week in the office or at court

About you

• Around 2+ years’ PQE in housing law
• Confidence managing your own caseload independently
• Advocacy experience, or an interest in developing this further
• A pragmatic and commercially aware approach
• Experience handling landlord and tenant matters including arrears, ASB and disrepair

Package

• Salary circa £80,000
• 30 days annual leave
• Competitive pension
• Health insurance
• Free parking
• Hybrid working flexibility