Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Basingstoke to manage legal cases related to housing and tenancy. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years PQE and strong housing law knowledge. The position offers a salary between £67,000 and £77,000 per annum, a permanent full-time contract, and a hybrid working environment with two days in the office.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in a legal department or similar.
• Experience managing own legal caseload in housing law.
• Proven ability to supervise and manage a high-functioning team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claims relating to housing disrepair and tenancy.
• Negotiate settlements and cost agreements.
• Provide strategic input for delivering corporate objectives.

Skills

Housing law knowledge

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership abilities

Strong relationship development

Education

UK/IRE Qualified with minimum of 6 years PQE

Job description

A chance to join a growing in house legal team. Join a strong brand.

About Our Client

Our client operates and is committed to making a meaningful impact within their field. The team values expertise and professionalism, offering a collaborative environment for its employees.

Job Description

• Claims relating to housing disrepair, possession, injunction and breach of tenancy
• Access injunctions for gas and electricity safety
• Liability assessments and solution advice
• Negotiating settlements and cost agreements
• Leasehold management advice
• ASB injunctions
• Providing strategic input to the business to help deliver key deliverables, objects and the corporate plan
• Effective leadership of the team, ensuring a supportive and positive environment to enable high performance
• Creating, designing and managing team quality controls within the legal team, such as working on procedures and processes, adapting to legal changes, compliance with legal standards, monitoring risk and client care
• Assisting in the review, creation and drafting of policies and procedures for the business ensuring compliance with legislation and regulation
• Supporting with the performance of the external panel solicitors

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have previous experience in a similar legal role, with demonstrable experience in legal matters relating to housing and tenancy management.

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of 6 years PQE, working within a legal department, housing association or local authority and managing own legal caseload of similar cases
• Excellent housing law knowledge and proven experience in handling complex cases
• Experience of supervising others work and managing a high functioning team
• Excellent project management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise own work and the capacity and capability of the team
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with clients and other third-party stakeholders

What's on Offer

• A salary in the range of £67,000 to £77,000 per annum. DOE
• A permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.