Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage housing disrepair cases, ensuring compliance with legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with expertise in Housing Law and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £47,000 to £58,000 and the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. Hybrid working and generous benefits including 25 days of holiday are provided.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%)

Immediate life cover upon joining

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work.
• Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Handle housing disrepair matters, including court cases and settlement talks.
• Draft and review legal documents and witness statements.
• Represent the organisation in County Court.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Experience in Housing Law

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Organisational and case management skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a UK leading housing association. The role requires expertise in legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing sound legal advice to support the organisation's objectives.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established housing association with a strong mission and purpose. They are a mid-sized entity committed to making a meaningful impact in their sector.

Description

• Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks.
• Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements.
• Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required.
• Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases.
• Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions.
• Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training.

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £58,000 per annum. DOE
• Based in Basingstoke
• Hybrid working
• Potential for professional growth within the legal department.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days).
• Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Immediate life cover upon joining