Property Lawyer

Where

City

What

Legal

Type

Permanent

Salary

50000 Annual

A respected legal advice centre based in London is looking to recruit an experienced Property Lawyer to join their team and help deliver vital legal services to vulnerable individuals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Lawyer who is passionate about access to justice and wants to make a meaningful impact within the community. The successful Property Lawyer will handle a range of housing and property-related matters, including eviction, homelessness, and disrepair cases, providing legal advice and representation to those most in need. This is a client-focused role, well suited to a Property Lawyer with a strong sense of social responsibility and excellent advocacy skills.

The team provides expert support in landlord and tenant law, operating within a collaborative and supportive legal environment. As a Property Lawyer, you will play a key role in delivering legal services under a Legal Aid Agency contract, working closely with clients facing housing crises. The organisation offers a rare opportunity for a Property Lawyer to combine technical expertise with a strong ethical mission, working alongside committed colleagues in a central London office. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a values-driven setting and is confident handling their own caseload from start to finish.

The Property Lawyer's role

The Property Lawyer will manage a varied caseload, delivering legal advice, negotiation, and court representation across a range of property and housing matters. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Advising clients on housing law, including possession proceedings, unlawful evictions, and housing disrepair

  • Representing clients in court and tribunal hearings

  • Liaising with advice workers, external agencies, and housing providers

  • Ensuring compliance with legal aid and regulatory requirements

  • Keeping accurate case records and maintaining client confidentiality

The Property Lawyer

To be considered for the Property Lawyer role, applicants must have:

  • A current practising certificate as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in property or housing law

  • Previous experience working under a legal aid contract (preferred)

  • Strong advocacy, communication, and organisational skills

  • A commitment to supporting disadvantaged individuals and communities

In Return?
  • 40,000 - 50,000 per annum depending on experience

  • Central London office with accessible transport links

  • 35-hour working week and generous leave entitlement

  • Pension scheme and continuous professional development

  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work with real community impact

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