We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a housing association that specialises in providing accessible and adaptable homes, for a Solicitor on a Permanent basis.
This is a full-time role totalling 37hrs per week and paying £50k per annum. This role is hybrid and will require two days in the office each week based in Berkshire. Applicants will need to hold a law degree or comparable legal qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant PQE and will be a practising solicitor.
Day to day duties will include:
Provide expert legal advice on housing matters, including disrepair claims under the Housing Disrepair Protocol, possession claims, tenancy breaches, and anti-social behaviour cases
Manage property disrepair cases autonomously, ensuring timely property works and minimizing costs and compensation
Prepare and progress applications and claims through to settlement or court, including drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court applications
Represent the organization at county court, conduct advocacy, and liaise with Counsel for complex cases
Provide strategic advice to senior management and the Board on claims and risk management
Handle a broad spectrum of housing matters, such as tenancy succession, rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and service charge disputes
Manage all aspects of legal and procedural work in these cases
Support development and asset manag...