Housing Solicitor (FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Housing Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Legal and Commercial Services Team on a fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the local community while managing disrepair claims and providing essential legal support. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about legal services and community support, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

5% employer contribution to Pension Scheme

Day off for your birthday

Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in handling disrepair claims.
• Experience in providing legal advice and support across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage disrepair claims and negotiate settlements.
• Provide legal support to the Trust’s teams and report to management.

Skills

Disrepair Claims Management

Negotiation Skills

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Job Description:

Venn Group is working on an excellent opportunity to join a Housing Association based in the North West. This is a Fixed Term Contract within their Legal and Commercial Services Team, covering a period of maternity leave.

This role is ideal for a Housing Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in handling disrepair claims. The successful candidate will join an award-winning Trust and support the local community.

Salary:

£42,300 - £47,000 DOE (this may be negotiable)

Hours:

37 hours a week (considering part-time)

Length of contract:

12 months

Start Date:

Immediate

Working Arrangement:

Ideally hybrid attendance; fully remote work will also be considered

Job Requirements:

• Managing disrepair claims, including responding in accordance with the pre-action protocol
• Negotiating settlements where applicable
• Reporting monthly to the Trust’s Senior Management team
• Managing and reviewing warning alerts for high-risk properties, including properties requiring dual visits
• Assisting the Legal Services Manager with delegated tasks, particularly related to the management of the Trust’s commercial property portfolio
• Providing legal advice and support to all teams across the Trust

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Casual User Mileage Allowance in addition to salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 24-29 days holiday plus UK public/bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year
• 5% employer contribution to the Pension Scheme
• Support for ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to develop transferable skills
• Day off for your birthday, to be taken during your birth month
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or Health Cash Plan enrollment option
• 24/7, 365-day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including free counselling