Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a UK leading housing association. The role requires expertise in legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing sound legal advice to support the organisation's objectives.

• Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks.
• Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements.
• Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required.
• Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases.
• Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions.
• Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training.

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A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently

The employer is a well-established housing association with a strong mission and purpose. They are a mid-sized entity committed to making a meaningful impact in their sector.

• Competitive salary ranging from 47,000 to 58,000 per annum. DOE
• Based in Basingstoke
• Hybrid working
• Potential for professional growth within the legal department.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days).
• Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Immediate life cover upon joining

Skills Required