Lawyer - Housing

The Hyde Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking a Lawyer (Housing Management) in London. The ideal candidate will have a valid Practising Certificate and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include providing housing management advice, handling complex possession claims, and managing a caseload within deadlines. A collaborative approach and excellent drafting skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and an award-winning flexible benefits package, including a fantastic pension and volunteering days.

Benefits

Fantastic pension

Life assurance

Great holidays

Flexible benefits package

Volunteering days

Agile approach to work

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate.
• Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of ILEX admission required.
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in housing management.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing management advice and litigation in ASB and tenancy fraud cases.
• Manage a high volume of cases under tight deadlines.
• Draft legal documents and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Valid Practising Certificate

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Experience in housing management cases

Effective communicator

High level of commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification in England and Wales

Job description

Lawyer (Housing Management)

London Bridge

Up to £60,000

Hyde is looking to recruit a Lawyer (Housing Management).

Hyde is one of the UK’s leading and award‑winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South‑East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple, by providing customers with a safe and decent home it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment and contribute to their community.

Responsibilities

This role is predominantly providing housing management advice and litigation in the following areas;

• ASB possession claims
• Unauthorised subletting claims and tenancy fraud possession claims
• Unauthorised occupier possession claims, including failed successors, former licensees, squatters
• Complex or defended rent arrears possession claims
• Other complex multi‑ground possession claims
• Leasehold disputes and service charge recovery
• General advisory work on housing management and related issues as they arise, including hoarding, mental health and social care issues
• ASB injunctions and contempt applications

You will be working as part of an amazing inhouse team with great colleagues who will provide you with support and encouragement.

Skills and Experience Required

• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate.
• You must be a Solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales, or a Barrister or a Fellow of ILEX (and therefore eligible to be called a Legal Executive).
• Experience in housing management cases, typically a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the type of matters set out above.
• Experience in managing own caseload and working to agreed levels of billing and time recording.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing, having a good command of written English.
• High level of commercial awareness and ability to adapt to changing needs of the business.
• Ability to work under pressure, conducting a high volume of cases against tight deadlines, with a strong delivery focus.
• Excellent drafting skills and legal acumen.
• Flexibility is required to meet the organisations business needs and deadlines
• A collaborative and collegiate approach embracing the opportunity to coach and support other team members and work in a team

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• Great holidays
• An award‑winning flexible benefits package.
• Volunteering days
• Hyde operates an agile approach to work