Solicitor - 1 year PQE

Paradigm Housing Group; High Wycombe; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary £60k

25 days holiday

Generous pension

Family-friendly leave

Health cash plan

Life cover & income protection

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Lifestone Homes is seeking a Solicitor with at least one year PQE to join our in‑house Legal Services team in a role covering housing and property matters. The position offers hybrid working, with two days in the office and three from home, and a 37‑hour week.

You will manage a mixed caseload, provide clear legal guidance, and help support governance and risk processes across the organisation. The role requires strong drafting and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum of one year post‑qualification experience.
• Experience advising on housing or property matters.
• Understanding of contentious and non‑contentious housing law.
• Experience supporting or representing clients in hearings.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and housing management law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to explain legal risk clearly to non‑legal audiences.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Experience within a housing association, local authority or social housing practice.

Responsabilités

• Provide practical legal advice on housing, property and related matters.
• Manage a varied caseload including contentious and non‑contentious work.
• Draft and negotiate deeds of variation, easements, licences, commercial contracts and tenancy‑related documentation.
• Represent SettleParadigm at court, tribunal and other hearings.
• Lead cases from instruction to resolution, including instructing external counsel.
• Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct.
• Support governance, risk reporting and legal processes.
• Contribute to the Legal Risk Register and deliver training where required.
• Support continuous improvement and legal awareness across the organisation.

Connaissances

Solicitor (England & Wales)

PQE 1 year

Housing law experience

Property matters

Drafting & negotiation

Hearings representation

Case management systems

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Housing association experience

Formation

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Outils

Office case management tools

Description du poste

Solicitor - 1 year PQE
Salary: £60,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: Minimum two days per week in the office and three days from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week

At Lifestone Homes, we manage more than 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Our in‑house Legal Services team supports colleagues across the organisation, ensuring we deliver safe, compliant and high‑quality services for our residents.

We are now recruiting a Solicitor with a minimum of one year post‑qualification experience. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their expertise, manage a varied caseload and develop within a supportive in‑house legal environment.

About the role

You will provide clear, practical legal advice across housing, property and related matters. You will manage a mixed caseload including leasehold management, commercial contracts, data protection issues and property‑related litigation. You will also represent SettleParadigm at court, tribunal and other hearings when required.

This role offers strong professional development, exposure to complex cases and the opportunity to influence decision‑making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on housing, property and related matters

• Manage a varied caseload including contentious and non‑contentious work

• Draft and negotiate deeds of variation, easements, licences, commercial contracts and tenancy‑related documentation

• Represent SettleParadigm at court, tribunal and other hearings

• Lead cases from instruction to resolution, including instructing external counsel

• Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct

• Support governance, risk reporting and legal processes

• Contribute to the Legal Risk Register and deliver training where required

• Support continuous improvement and legal awareness across the organisation

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate (or Barrister with equivalent experience)

• Minimum of one year post‑qualification experience

• Experience advising on housing or property matters

• Understanding of contentious and non‑contentious housing law

• Experience supporting or representing clients in hearings

• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and housing management law

• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to explain legal risk clearly to non‑legal audiences

• Experience using case management systems

• Experience within a housing association, local authority or social housing practice

Desired

• Experience delivering training or supporting operational teams

• Experience with data protection, development or regeneration matters

Benefits

At Lifestone Homes, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary:£60,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday,increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme– up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan– claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working– hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:30

• Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Closing Date: 08/10/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.