Solicitor (Housing Management) P/T options available

Paradigm Housing Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in High Wycombe is seeking a Solicitor for Housing Management, offering part-time options to manage diverse legal cases related to housing and property. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal skills, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to community-focused objectives in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable post-admission experience.
• Experience in property litigation and housing management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on housing-related issues.
• Manage property litigation and court representation.
• Prepare reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Legal Expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Join to apply for the Solicitor (Housing Management) P/T options available role at Paradigm Housing Group

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Solicitor (Housing Management) P/T options available role at Paradigm Housing Group

Paradigm Housing Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Paradigm Housing Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

How does impactful work towards charitable objectives appeal to you? Working with autonomy, with experts on hand should you need them, you will utilise your accomplished legal skills in-house whilst enhancing your experience and knowledge and making a real difference to our customers and business alike.

You will work closely with Executive Directors, leadership teams, and external partners, managing a diverse caseload including housing management, anti-social behaviour, housing disrepair and property conditions, property litigation, and residential landlord/tenant matters. Your role will involve offering strategic legal advice, managing risk, supporting legal training, and contributing to the development of the Legal Services team.

We recognise the importance of working flexibly and would be very happy to consider part time working of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days (pro-rated salary). We operate hybrid working for most roles, where we come into the office for (at least) two days per week and the remainder remote which we find is a good balance whilst still promoting collaboration and reduced commutes. We are located less than 5 minutes’ drive from junction 3 off the M40 motorway with free parking and electric car charging on site.

We are a 2 Star Best Companies accredited organisation and pride ourselves on our high employee engagement scores reflecting tour commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a range of housing issues.
• Manage property litigation and represent Paradigm at Courts and Tribunals.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist in creating and delivering training on housing law for internal teams.
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Lead and manage special projects as needed.
  
  

What You Bring

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with considerable post-admission/call experience.
• Strong track record in property litigation, including landlord/tenant, housing management, and anti-social behaviour cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working under pressure and delivering results within tight deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships and provide strategic advice at all levels.
  
  

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in social housing, regulated industries, OR charities/non-profits.
  
  

Further Information

For the full job description and person specification for the role, please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy, please email and we will respond as soon as possible.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

As part of our application process, we ask for a covering statement and CV so we can assess your application against our essential and desired criteria as set out in the job description and person specification. Please include in your covering statement how you meet the criteria so we can see how well you match our requirements and give your application the consideration it deserves.

Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.

For an informal discussion please contact

Please note that informal discussions are available for direct candidates only and not agencies.

Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.

About Us

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 17,000 homes across the Southeast.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.

We are clearly focused on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sector’s largest digital transformation programmes, improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 15,000 homes across the South East.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Paradigm Housing Group by 2x

Get notified about new Solicitor jobs in High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom.

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Legal Counsel, United Kingdom and Ireland

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Chiswick, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Legal Counsel/Manager - International Trade Controls

Isleworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago

Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Harrow, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£500,000.00 3 weeks ago

Amersham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Esher, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Slough, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£500,000.00 3 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.