Interim Litgiation Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern (2 days in office)

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Litigation Lawyer for a not-for-profit based in High Wycombe. The role handles a mixed caseload in housing, including leasehold issues, possession and related disputes, and represents the organisation at hearings.

Applicants should have in-house housing experience and a track record of handling contentious work for housing associations. The role involves leading cases end-to-end and coordinating with external counsel, with a hybrid work pattern.

Qualifications

• In-house or housing-focused experience preferred in social housing or public sector.
• Extensive experience handling contentious housing matters for housing associations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious housing work including leasehold management, possession and possession prevention, service charge disputes and related litigation.
• Represent the business at court, tribunal and other hearings where required.
• Lead on complex cases from instruction to resolution, including instructing and managing external counsel and budgets.
• Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct and support governance and risk reporting.

Skills

Housing Law

Litigation

In-house Experience

Job description

Interim position for a litigation lawyer with experience in either housing, local authority or other public sector organisations.

Client Details

A not-for-profit organisation based in High Wycombe.

Description

• Manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious housing work including leasehold management, possession and possession prevention, access injunctions, service charge disputes, disrepair and related litigation.
• Represent the business at court, tribunal and other hearings where required.
• Lead on complex cases from instruction to resolution, including instructing and managing external counsel and counsel budgets.
• Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct and support the Head of Legal in governance, risk and legal reporting.

Profile

A successful Interim Lawyer should have:

• Prior in-house legal team experience within a housing association, local authority housing team or private practice team specialising in social housing.
• Extensive experience in handling contentious work for housing associations.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working of two days in the office and three days at home

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.