HDR Team Leader/HOD

Housing Disrepair Team Leader / Head of DepartmentAbout the OpportunityA well-established Liverpool city centre law firm is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to lead its Housing Disrepair team, with scope for the role to develop into Head of Department for the right candidate.This is a senior leadership opportunity for a confident and commercially aware litigator with strong technical expertise in housing disrepair work and proven experience managing both caseloads and teams. The role offers genuine scope to shape the department, drive performance, and contribute to strategic growth.The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative environment within a long-standing, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong reputation across claimant litigation.The RoleYou will take responsibility for leading the Housing Disrepair team, managing a caseload while also overseeing performance, workflow, and development of the department.Key responsibilities include:Managing a caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction through to resolutionLeading, supervising, and developing a team of fee earners and support staffDriving departmental performance, productivity, and case progression standardsEnsuring compliance with all regulatory, procedural, and funding requirementsOverseeing quality control across files, including risk management and auditsDeveloping and implementing processes to improve efficiency and client ..... full job details .....