Job Description

Our Vacancy

As a Paralegal, you'll manage your own caseload under the supervision of a Solicitor, handling a variety of landlord and tenant matters. You will also support Solicitors and Senior Solicitors on complex or substantial cases, offering legal advice and analysis on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Your contribution will extend to policy and procedure reviews, corporate business support, and active participation in cross-functional working groups and forums across Peabody.



You'll play a key role in delivering Legal Services' training programme and assist with special projects within the Legal, Governance and Risk teams. Your work will adhere to the highest standards of case management in line with Lexcel procedures, and you will be expected to engage in ongoing professional development to support both your growth and the wider objectives of the organisation.



You're committed to delivering outstanding customer care, value diversity, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.



You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong initiative and judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain discretion and confidentiality is essential.



You'll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.



Your role requires a curiosity about different aspects of business and operations, empathy towards Peabody's charitable and social housing mission, and ability to form strong working relationships across all levels. A Law Degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent qualification, along with experience in a Paralegal role, is required.



If you're passionate about making a difference through legal work and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you.



If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk.

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When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.



Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:



30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays two additional paid volunteering days each year flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance up to 10% pension contribution


If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at harry.lund@peabody.org.uk.

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We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.



Interviews will be taking place between Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November 2025.



PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.