Legal Counsel

Are you a skilled Legal Counsel looking to join an in-house Legal Team in Basingstoke? Do you hold a current Practising Certificate? If so, this hybrid working role with 2 days per week in the office could be perfect for you.

The Role

The role will provide high quality and result oriented legal advice to individuals and departments within the Company and to ensure that the legal team provides excellent customer-focused legal services to all its customers and clients. Manage and supervise the work of a legal focus area team as part of the legal team, ensuring compliance with all laws and procedures. Responsible for own caseload of legal cases, assisting with team and organisational projects and initiatives

This key role helps us deliver quality homes for our customers while managing legal risk and ensuring effective resolution of disrepair claims.

You'll lead a team working closely with colleagues across the organisation from Property Services to the Resolutions team to provide timely legal advice, handle pre-action and court disrepair claims, and help develop our approach to claims handling and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

* Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks.

* Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements.

* Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.

* Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required.

Leadership & Internal Cooperation

* Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases.

* Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions.

* Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training.

About You

* You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate

* Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law

* Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills

* Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions

* Strong organisational and case management skills

* Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team

* Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently

* Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills