Job Description
Legal Service Manager/ Full time / Permanent / Hybrid / £61,000
My client, one of the UKs housing associations, are looing for a Legal Service Manager to join their litigation team in the London office. To be considered for the position you should be a qualified legal professional with excellent experience in litigation and ideally have experience with social housing. As a Legal Service Manager, you will focus primarily on ASB and should be confident in managing your own caseload.
Role and Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Legal Services (Litigation) team, demonstrating organisational values and fostering a positive team culture
* Oversee the ASB workstream, ensuring timely and effective responses to critical cases, including those involving domestic abuse
* Create and maintain tools, templates, and precedents to ensure consistency and efficiency in legal practices
* Deliver training and provide guidance to team members and internal stakeholders on ASB and related legal issues
* Handle a personal caseload of housing management litigation, including ASB, tenancy fraud, and possession matters
* Prepare and review legal documents, such as claim forms, injunctions, and witness statements
* Provide updates on ASB-related cases to senior management and key stakeholders
* Work with internal teams and external partners to improve processes and ensure effective case resolution
* Engage and manage external legal services or counsel when needed
* Conduct legal research and advocacy, upholding high standards in service delivery
Essential Skills
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive is required
* Proven expertise in housing management litigation, including social housing sector experience
* Proficiency in legal drafting, case management systems, and Microsoft Office suite
* Ability to lead and develop a team, manage change, and implement best practices
* Familiarity with ASB laws, the Equality Act 2010, and regulatory framework
* Experience managing legal teams and providing training is desirable
* Knowledge of process improvements in litigation casework
* Understanding of cultural change management in complex environments
Package:
* £61,000 base salary
* Hybrid working from the London office
* Excellent growth opportunity
* Great benefits package
Legal Service Manager/ Full time / Permanent / Hybrid / £61,000
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