Litigation Lawyer

The Guinness Partnership; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership invites applications for a Litigation Lawyer to join our in-house Legal Services team at our London Euston office on a permanent, full-time basis. A hybrid working model is offered, blending office and home working.

The role focuses on processing, monitoring and managing litigation cases, including court representation for housing disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims, aimed at delivering fair outcomes for residents and the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing litigation, including Disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims.
• Advocacy experience in courts and tribunals.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court.
• Focus on housing condition and disrepair, and EPA-related claims.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes for residents and the organisation.

Skills

Housing litigation

Advocacy in court

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Guinness Partnership is a resident-focused organisation, providing housing across England. We were established in 1890 to make a positive difference to people’s lives, and today we own and manage nearly 70,000 homes and provide services to 160,000 residents.

We have a new opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer to join the In-house Legal Services team based in our London Euston office on a permanent, full-time basis. We offer a hybrid working model, offering a balance of office and home working.

The overall purpose of the role is to process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court, focussing on housing condition and disrepair, and claims under the Environmental Protection Act.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who combines strong legal expertise with a collaborative approach. You will be highly organised, resilient, and motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and legal representatives.Most importantly, you will bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, balancing robust legal advice with a commitment to achieving fair outcomes for residents and the organisation.

Essential:

• Experience in all types of housing litigation, including Disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims.
• Experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.
• Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.

Essential qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England).

To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd November.

Interviews: Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th November.

The advertised salary includes a £4000 Local Job Supplement.