Legal Counsel

Newlon Housing Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association is seeking a Legal Counsel (Construction) to oversee cases related to Latent Defect Claims and provide legal advice on construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of post-qualification experience and a strong academic background in Law. Benefits include 27 days holiday and a non-contributory pension. The position is full-time and permanent, based in Hale Village, London.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Excellent benefits and a flexi scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post qualification experience as a construction lawyer.
• Ideally have full-time construction solicitor experience.
• Thorough understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage cases on Latent Defect Claims.
• Provide legal advice on construction contracts and legal matters.
• Monitor day-to-day running of case files.
• Advise Special Projects Team and review submissions for adjudication.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Legal case management

Communication skills

Understanding of Housing Acts

Education

2:1 degree in Law

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law

Job description

Overview

Legal Counsel (Construction)

Salary: £60,112 per annum plus eligibility for Performance Related Bonus

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Hale Village, London N17

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all cases relating to Latent Defect Claims.
• Provide legal advice on complex construction contracts, license agreements and other legal matters.
• Support and monitor the day-to-day running of case files, and oversee proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court.
• Provide legal advice to the Special Projects Team and review and input into submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post qualification experience as a construction lawyer working within the property arena.
• Ideally have worked since qualification as a full-time construction solicitor or similar.
• Strong academic background, with a minimum 2:1 grade at degree level in Law, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in Construction Law.
• Thorough understanding of the relevant Housing Acts and Construction Regulations Laws, and an understanding of disrepair issues relating to the maintenance of properties.
• Ability to identify key issues and business parameters in complex cases and communicate these effectively to senior management.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Non-contributory pension
• Excellent benefits and a flexi scheme
• Working out of purpose-built offices as part of the Hale Village regeneration project, two minutes’ walk from Tottenham Hale transport interchange

Details

• Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 26 October 2025. The advert could close sooner if the right candidate is found.
• Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office. Date to be confirmed.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.