Solicitor – Property Litigation (Social Housing) – Taunton – 0–3 Years PQE
Location: Taunton (with hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £48,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A respected regional law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (0–3 years PQE) to join its specialist team in Taunton, with a particular focus on social housing work. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career lawyer to develop their expertise within a supportive, highly regarded department, working on meaningful matters that make a real social impact.

The Role
You will work on a broad range of property litigation matters relating to social housing, acting for:

• Registered providers
• Local authorities
• Housing sector organisations

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex or high value matters
• Advising clients on housing management issues and disputes
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation
• Representing clients at court hearings and mediations where appropriate
• Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 0–3 years’ PQE
• Has experience of, or a strong interest in, property litigation and/or social housing law
• Demonstrates strong drafting, organisational and communication skills
• Is proactive, collaborative and committed to excellent client service
• Shares the firm’s values and delivers practical, high quality legal advice

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Employee ownership model with annual profit share for all staff
• Hybrid working and flexible working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Three additional paid days per year to support charitable causes
• Clear progression opportunities, including training, mentorship and professional development

How to Apply

If you’re a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking team, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality of opportunity. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.