Lawyer - Housing

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lawyer specializing in Housing Management. This role involves providing essential legal advice and handling complex litigation cases related to housing issues. You'll be part of a supportive in-house team, where your expertise will contribute significantly to the community by ensuring safe and decent housing for customers. With a focus on collaboration and effective communication, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying generous benefits and a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Life assurance

Generous holidays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in housing management cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing management advice and handle litigation in various possession claims.
• Manage own caseload and work under tight deadlines while delivering results.

Skills

Valid Practising Certificate

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Post-qualification experience in housing management

Effective communication skills

High commercial awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent drafting skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

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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.

Role Overview

As a Lawyer (Housing Management) at Hyde, you will provide housing management advice and litigation services.

Responsibilities

This role primarily involves providing housing management advice and handling litigation in areas such as:

• 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, including hoarding, mental health, and social care issues
• ASB injunctions and contempt applications

You will be part of an in-house team with supportive colleagues who will offer guidance and encouragement.

Skills and Experience

• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate.
• Be a Solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales, or a Barrister, or a Fellow of ILEX (eligible to be called a Legal Executive).
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in housing management cases similar to those outlined above.
• Experience managing own caseload and working within billing and time recording targets.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with a strong command of English.
• High commercial awareness and adaptability to changing business needs.
• Ability to work under pressure, handling a high volume of cases against tight deadlines, with a focus on delivery.
• Excellent drafting skills and legal acumen.
• Flexibility to meet organizational needs and deadlines.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with willingness to coach and support colleagues.

Benefits include life assurance, generous holidays, and an award-winning flexible benefits package.