Solicitor

First Choice Homes Oldham

Oldham

Hybrid

GBP 42,174 - 51,546

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

24/7 GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

A notable housing association in Oldham seeks a proactive Solicitor to join its Legal Services Team. The role requires expertise in housing law and civil litigation, along with strong advocacy skills. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, providing expert legal advice, and representing the organization in court. This full-time position offers a salary of £46,860, flexible working options, and a supportive workplace culture focused on wellbeing and diversity.

Qualifications

Experience handling housing law and disrepair cases.
Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.
Understanding of Awaab’s Law and civil litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on housing management cases.
Manage and support Disrepair Paralegals.
Represent the organization in court proceedings.

Skills

Housing law

Civil litigation

Advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has an exciting opportunity for a committed and skilled Solicitor to join our dedicated Legal Services Team, helping us deliver a service to be proud of and protect the interests of our business and customers.

This role is perfect for someone with a solid grounding in housing law and civil litigation, who is confident managing their own caseload and passionate about providing excellent legal services in a values-driven organisation. If you enjoy working collaboratively, influencing outcomes, and mentoring junior colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

When you join FCHO, you don’t just get a job – you get a great place to work and grow. Our benefits include:

A salary of £46,860 per Annum
37-hour working week with flexible hybrid working options
30 days holiday and all UK bank holidays plus one company shut down day
Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%
Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan and private health insurance
Access to our colleague benefit platform with discounts across hundreds of brands
24/7 GP helpline (Doctorline) for you and your family
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick pay
Discounted gym membership
Paid professional subscriptions where essential to your role
Long service awards
Supportive, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused legal professional who can manage a busy caseload, represent FCHO in legal proceedings, and lead our disrepair legal function.

Your main responsibilities

Providing expert legal advice and representation across housing management cases (disrepair, ASB, possession, injunctions, etc.)
Managing and supporting the Disrepair Paralegals
Ensuring legal compliance and mitigating organisational risk
Advising internal stakeholders at all levels, contributing to legal strategy and best practice
Representing FCHO at County Court, Magistrates Court and Tribunals
Drafting legal documentation and case pleadings
Maintaining accurate records and staying current with relevant legislation
Supporting development of legal resources, templates and training
Collaborating across teams, especially with the Assets Team, to enhance service delivery

What do you need?

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
Law degree or equivalent
Experience handling housing law and disrepair cases
Advocacy and strong drafting skills
Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
Experience managing a caseload and working to tight deadlines
An understanding of Awaab’s Law, housing legislation, and civil litigation procedures
The ability to maintain confidentiality and work with integrity
Experience supporting or managing junior team members
Prior in-house legal experience, ideally in social housing
Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Excel for reporting
Exposure to EDI-led environments

Who are we?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) owns and manages around 11,500 homes and is proud to have the highest regulatory rating (G1/V1). We are committed to improving lives – whether by providing safe, quality homes, delivering excellent services, or offering a great place to work.

We champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We’re inclusive and proud

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know – we’ll do all we can to help.

Join us, and use your legal expertise to make a lasting difference at FCHO.

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