In-House Counsel

IDEX Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow for a drafting-focused role in housing disrepair litigation. This position offers flexibility, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the field and strong drafting skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Wellbeing benefits

Development benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE in housing disrepair litigation or civil litigation.
• Experience in drafting pleadings within CPR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Particulars of Claim and Replies to Defences.
• Advising on legal strategy and procedural considerations.

Skills

Communication

Legal Analysis

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

CILEX Fellow

Job description

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In-House Counsel

Remote / Hybrid Options

Focus: Housing Disrepair Litigation (Drafting)

An established national law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow to join their in-house legal team in a specialist drafting role. This is a rare opportunity for a litigation professional looking to step away from fee-earning or client-facing work and into a technically focused position as it would mainly be a drafting role so may suit someone looking for an almost exclusive ‘drafting only’ role within a high-performing housing litigation team.

This role offers a unique blend of flexibility, legal complexity, and professional autonomy.

The Role:

Working closely with senior legal professionals, you’ll be responsible for drafting Particulars of Claim and Replies to Defences for housing disrepair cases. You'll support fee earners with strategic input and file assessments, helping to ensure claims are robust, compliant, and delivered to high standards. While the position is primarily drafting-focused, opportunities for advocacy may be available depending on your background and preferences.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviewing housing disrepair case files and preparing Particulars of Claim
• Drafting replies to defences and counterclaims
• Advising on legal strategy, risks, and procedural considerations
• Collaborating with fee earners to ensure timely file turnaround
• Option to take on advocacy (allocation or case management hearings)

About You:

The firm is open to candidates from various legal backgrounds, but the following profile is ideal:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow – ideally with 8+ PQE
• Demonstrable experience in housing disrepair litigation or broader civil litigation
• Skilled in drafting pleadings and working within CPR frameworks
• Strong communicator with excellent written precision and legal analysis
• Confident working independently, with the ability to advise on case strategy
• Proficient in legal research and up-to-date on housing law developments
• Comfortable in a remote or hybrid work environment

The Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Option for hybrid or fully remote working
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Access to a full suite of wellbeing, development, and lifestyle benefits
• Supportive, forward-thinking legal team with great career potential

Get in touch for a confidential chat:

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07441 341 817

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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