12CP is recruiting – Housing & Civil

Published on 09/10/2026

12CP is looking to recruit a new member to our Housing & Civil team to help us service our surplus of high-quality landlord and local housing authority and general civil work.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking set based in Southampton, with a strong reputation for high-quality advocacy and client service across the South Coast and beyond.

With our current surplus of interesting, well paid and quality work from specialist solicitors and local authorities, our Housing & Civil practice continues to grow servicing work not just in the South and West but across the country.

We are looking for a hard-working barrister who is keen to develop their practice within a supportive, collegiate and ambitious chambers.

At 12CP, we pride ourselves on being a modern and approachable set, combining the highest standards of advocacy with a genuinely collaborative working environment. We have a friendly, sympathetic and efficient clerking and administrative team who provide excellent support and practice management.

We are particularly interested in hearing from barristers who are ambitious about their practice and want to play an active role in the continued development of a successful regional set.

If you are considering your next move and would like an informal, confidential conversation about joining 12CP, we would be very happy to hear from you.

To express an interest or request further information, please contact our Senior Clerk Lucy Smith at lsmith@12cp.co.uk and/or Head of Housing Amy Kelly akelly@12cp.co.uk