Senior Housing Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing disrepair legal firm is seeking an In House Legal Counsel - Senior Housing Solicitor to join their team. This full-time remote position involves managing litigated claims, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong drafting skills, and be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a proactive approach.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Full remote position with occasional in-person requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in handling housing disrepair litigated claims.
• Strong legal drafting skills for claims and allocation documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee litigated housing disrepair claims from inception to resolution.
• Provide expert legal advice and support to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Represent clients in hearings and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

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Job Opportunity: In House Legal Counsel - Senior Housing Solicitor

Location - Remote (Ideally Midlands based)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience (Up to £90,000)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a leading housing disrepair legal firm based in Greater Manchester is looking for a skilled Legal Counsel/ Senior Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with litigated experience in housing disrepair cases, seeking to further develop their career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee litigated housing disrepair claims from inception to resolution
• Draft legal documents including claims, allocations, and other necessary correspondence
• Provide expert legal advice and support to clients throughout the litigation process
• Work closely with clients, experts, and external parties to ensure smooth case progression
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and pre-trial discussions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, while managing risks and advising on the best course of action
• Grade A Solicitor - Senior Level
• Midlands based to attend hearings
• Essential - Litigation experience / preferably in HDR
• Must be a qualified solicitor or barrister
• Excellent drafting skills, particularly in the preparation of claims and allocation documents
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal cases
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected team of professionals
• Exposure to a varied and complex caseload
• Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Full remote position - hearing / court attendance in the Midlands is required on occasion

If you are a proactive and dedicated legal professional with a passion for housing disrepair law, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our growing team!