Legal Counsel (Construction)

Newlon Housing Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Lawyer to oversee Latent Defect Claims. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' post-qualification experience in construction law, strong communication skills, and a solid academic background in law. This role offers a competitive benefits package including 27 days' holiday and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Flexi scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience as a construction lawyer.
• Thorough understanding of Housing Acts and Construction Regulations.
• Ability to communicate key issues to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all cases relating to Latent Defect Claims.
• Provide legal advice on complex construction contracts.
• Support day-to-day running of case files.

Skills

Construction Law

Complex Legal Advice

Communication

Case Management

Education

2:1 Law Degree

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to join our team and oversee and manage all cases relating to Latent Defect Claims. You will 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. You will also provide legal advice to the Special Projects Team and review and input into submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

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.
• Oversee proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court.
• Provide legal advice to the Special Projects Team and review/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 degree 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.

About Newlon Housing Trust

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

Benefits

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes' walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.