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We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a housing association that specialises in providing accessible and adaptable homes, for a Solicitor on a Permanent basis.
This is a full-time role totalling 37hrs per week and paying £50k per annum. This role is hybrid and will require two days in the office each week based in Berkshire. Applicants will need to hold a law degree or comparable legal qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant PQE and will be a practising solicitor.
Day to day duties will include:
- Provide expert legal advice on housing matters, including disrepair claims under the Housing Disrepair Protocol, possession claims, tenancy breaches, and anti-social behaviour cases
- Manage property disrepair cases autonomously, ensuring timely property works and minimizing costs and compensation
- Prepare and progress applications and claims through to settlement or court, including drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court applications
- Represent the organization at county court, conduct advocacy, and liaise with Counsel for complex cases
- Provide strategic advice to senior management and the Board on claims and risk management
- Handle a broad spectrum of housing matters, such as tenancy succession, rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and service charge disputes
- Manage all aspects of legal and procedural work in these cases
- Support development and asset management teams with legal expertise in plot sales, home ownership, and building safety
- Provide legal and project support on cross-departmental cases, collaborating with external solicitors as needed Promote best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
About you:
Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with professional registration with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of housing law, court procedures, Civil Procedure Rules, and case law
Experience: Proven ability to handle property disrepair cases and broader housing matters autonomously
Skills: Strong communication, advocacy, and project management skills
Commitment: Dedicated to professional development and maintaining SRA registration through CPD
