Housing Disrepair Head of Litigation | Liverpool

Ready to lead a team, not just a caseload?

Our client a leading law firm recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair specialist to take the reins as Head of Litigation, leading a strong team handling pre and post-litigated HDR matters.

This isn't just about running your own files it's about shaping how a team performs. You'll manage capacity, motivate and develop your people through regular 1-2-1s, and make sure every client gets a high standard of service, delivered on time and to target.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and supervising a team of litigators handling Housing Disrepair matters
• Managing workload distribution and team capacity
• Supporting, coaching and motivating your team to perform
• Driving case progression and results while maintaining exceptional client care
• Acting as a genuine ambassador for the firm's values and standards

What you'll bring:

• Qualified Solicitor, minimum 5+ years PQE
• Demonstrable expertise in Housing Disrepair and Civil Litigation
• Proven experience leading or supervising a litigation team
• Excellent technical knowledge of CPR and Housing Conditions case law
• Strong negotiation, communication and client care skills
• A target-driven mindset balanced with genuine care for outcomes
• Personal Injury experience would be an advantage, though not essential

What's on offer:

• City centre offices with excellent facilities and travel links
• 23 days holiday + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays
• Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover & death in service cover
• Workplace pension, wellbeing programmes, discounted on-site restaurant/café
• Genuine scope to build a leadership career with an established, growing firm

If you're a driven, ambitious HDR specialist ready to step into a genuine leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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