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Location: Leeds-based (hybrid working available)

Employment: Full-time or part-time

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Are you a solicitor who wants your legal work to have a visible impact on people’s lives?

Middleton Law is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join our growing team.

You’ll work with clients across England and Wales, helping tenants hold landlords accountable and secure safe, habitable homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strong litigation skills with meaningful social impact - all within a flexible, supportive environment.

Apply now or for more information please call us on 0345 034 2478 or email kelly.mcseveny@middletonlawltd.co.uk (no agencies please)

About Us

Middleton Law is a national law firm offering a wide range of services for both individuals and businesses.

We champion those seeking justice – often in challenging circumstances – while supporting entrepreneurs and growing organisations.

Our team of experienced solicitors uses technology intelligently to work flexibly and deliver exceptional results. We believe in balance: great work, without the burnout.

The Role

You’ll manage a mixed caseload of housing disrepair claims, advising clients through every stage of the process – from initial assessment to resolution.

Typical work includes:

• Managing a varied housing disrepair caseload (litigated and pre‑litigated)
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and letters of claim
• Liaising with clients, experts, and counsel
• Negotiating settlements and attending hearings when required
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and internal processes

Who We’re Looking For

You will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE in housing disrepair or a related litigation area (e.g. civil litigation, landlord & tenant, property disputes) and will have:

• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong drafting and negotiation ability
• A proactive, organised approach to case management
• A genuine passion for access to justice and fair treatment for tenants

We are also open to hearing from solicitors with strong transferable skills from similar practice areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Pension
• Supportive, experienced colleagues and a collaborative culture
• Centralised admin and IT support
• Marketing and business development support
• A chance to make a tangible difference every day

Apply Now

If you’re a 3+ PQE Solicitor who qualified in the UK and are ready to use your expertise to improve clients’ lives within a growing firm we’d love to hear from you.