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