Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Litigation Lawyer to impact social housing law significantly. You will manage litigation cases, provide legal advice, and work collaboratively to ensure compliance. This important role comes with a competitive salary and the chance to grow professionally within a purpose-driven firm focusing on making a real difference.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing law or familiarity with Pre-Action Protocol.
• Capable of managing legal claims and collaborating effectively.
• Well-versed in legal compliance and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases, particularly legal disrepair.
• Advise on legal matters related to tenancy management.
• Maintain accurate legal records and assist the Governance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

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Litigation LawyerLocation: Bedford (with hybrid working options)Salary: £44,650 per annumContract: Full-time, 12 Month FTCReports to: Governance Manager
Join bpha as a Litigation Lawyer Make a Real Impact in Social Housing LawAre you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for housing law and a proactive mindset? Were looking for a skilled Litigation Lawyer to join our team at bpha, where your expertise will help shape an effective legal service for bpha.
What Youll Be Doing
As our Litigation Lawyer, youll play a key role in managing litigationparticularly legal disrepair cases against bpha by ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Condition Claims. Youll also provide legal advice across the business particularly in relation to tenancy management and other potentially contentious matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
Responding to legal claims within required timescales Managing cases effectively and maintaining accurate records Advising housing and complaints teams on legal matters Collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve processes Supporting the Governance Manager with reporting and ad hoc legal tasks
What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone who is: Meticulous with excellent attention to detail A confident communicator with strong analytical skills Skilled at working to tight and/or changing deadlines Proactive and solutions-focused Experienced in housing law or familiar with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Condition Claims (desirable) Educated to degree level or with equivalent demonstrable experience
Why bpha?
At bpha, were committed to doing the right thingnot the easy thing. We value empathy, collaboration, and ambition. Youll be part of a team thats passionate about making a positive difference in peoples lives, while supporting your professional growth and wellbeing.Ready to bring your legal expertise to a purpose-driven organisation? Apply now and help us to deliver an amazing in-house legal service.

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