Housing Litigation Solicitor Social Housing 1-3

Riverside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK housing association is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor to join their in-house Legal Team. The role involves providing high-quality legal advice on housing management and litigation matters. Candidates should possess a legal qualification and experience in managing various housing law cases. The position offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in personal development

A wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent required.
• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Experience in handling non-contentious housing matters and contentious landlord-tenant issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the operational business.
• Manage and ensure efficient casework handling.
• Assist with social housing team and other business areas as needed.

Skills

Strong technical experience in non-contentious housing matters

Experience managing a large caseload

Knowledge of landlord-tenant matters

Education

Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent

Professional legal qualification

Job description

Job Title: Housing Litigation Solicitor
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,931.84 per annum (£52,920.80 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: Full Time – 35 Hours
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Speke, Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Housing Litigation Solicitor

The Riverside Group Limited (TRGL) has a requirement for a Housing Litigation Solicitor who will be part of and support the in-house Legal Team with the provision of high quality, well-judged and informed legal advice to the operational business in relation to its housing management functions and housing litigation.

To ensure that all casework is well managed and dealt with in an efficient and cost-effective manner, ensure that the business’ regulatory, legislative and common law obligations are met. To raise awareness of developments within the sector, identify risk and provide training as required to the business, be an effective business partner to key internal stakeholders within the business who require support and advice in respect of their housing management operations and housing litigation.

This role is specific to supporting our Social Housing Team, however, subject to business need there may be a requirement to assist with other business areas and conduct work not set out under ‘accountabilities’ below, such as disrepair, building compliance, compensation requests, complaints.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent (or qualification gained from a non-UK university).
• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or equivalent body.
• Strong technical experience in dealing with a wide range of non-contentious housing management matters and contentious landlord and tenant matters (including tenancy management issues, anti-social behaviour, possession, Injunctions and contempt of Court applications), either on the Claimant or Defendant side.
• Experience of successfully managing a large caseload successfully, achieving excellent outcomes.

Why Riverside?

One Housing is part of Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.