Solicitor, Legal Counsel

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join a busy in-house legal team providing advice and litigation support on housing management and landlord & tenant matters. You will manage a varied caseload ranging from routine housing matters to complex litigation, working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting the wider legal team. Support and supervision will be provided in line with your level of experience.

Role details:

• 35 hours per week
• £55.00 per hour umbrella
• Start asap
• Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote working

• Provide legal advice on housing management and landlord & tenant matters
• Conduct efficient and effective litigation, including
  • Anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession claims
  • Committal applications
  • Tenancy fraud and access injunctions
  • Housing disrepair claims
  • Environmental Protection Act prosecutions
  • Court of Protection applications and money claims
• Prepare and draft pleadings including claims, defences, counterclaims, injunctions, witness statements, trial bundles and notices
• Conduct advocacy and/or brief Counsel where appropriate
• Handle First Tier Tribunal matters and other contentious claims, including trespass, rights of way and breach of contract
• Instruct and manage external solicitors where matters cannot be dealt with in-house

• Qualified Solicitor with a current Law Society Practising Certificate
• OR
• Barrister with a Bar Council certificate and confirmed rights to conduct litigation
• Strong experience in housing law and litigation
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Professional, confidential and client-focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team with a hybrid working model after the initial onboarding period.

Apply now with your CV to be considered