Lead HDR Solicitor

Job Title: Lead HDR Solicitor

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid Blackburn

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Housing Disrepair (HDR) Solicitor to join our team in Blackburn. In this pivotal role, you will drive departmental excellence and growth, lead a talented group of legal professionals, and set a benchmark for client care and litigation success. Our firm offers an innovative and collaborative environment where your strategic vision and commitment to quality will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire our team of HDR fee earners and support staff to deliver outstanding legal service

• Oversee a complex caseload of both litigated and pre-litigated housing disrepair claims

• Ensure stringent compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, as well as internal procedures

• Develop and implement departmental strategies to promote operational excellence and growth

• Provide expert technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members

• Communicate effectively with clients, counsel, and external stakeholders, upholding high standards of written and verbal communication

• Conduct thorough risk assessments and ensure exceptional client care across all interactions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) preferred

• Demonstrable expertise in housing disrepair law and litigation

• Proven leadership and managerial experience within a legal setting

• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a genuine passion for client interaction

• Strategic, proactive approach to problem-solving and departmental development

• Comfortable and effective in a hybrid working model

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing department growth and implementing new processes

• Track record of mentoring or coaching junior legal professionals

• Exposure to high-volume HDR caseloads in a fast-paced environment