Junior Solicitor in St Albans

Junior Solicitor

Company: Abbeyfield Living Society

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Associate

Job function: Legal and Health Care Provider

About the role

Abbeyfield Living Society is seeking a highly motivated Junior Solicitor to join our Legal & Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor who is passionate about housing, care, and governance, and who wants to develop expertise within a values‑driven charity.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide legal advice across our property portfolio, care and housing operations, and governance activities. You will also play a key part in supporting the Company Secretary to ensure strong governance and effective decision‑making at all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate legal advice across property, housing, care, contractual, governance and data protection matters.
• Draft and review a variety of contracts and legal documents, including those with local authorities and the NHS.
• Conduct legal research, prepare reports and Board papers, and maintain clear and accurate records.
• Support a range of residential and commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, business transfers and lease assignments.
• Draft and review leases, tenancies and related documentation; maintain transaction logs and ensure up‑to‑date progress tracking.
• Assist with matters such as anti‑social behaviour, possession cases, debt recovery, inquests, and property‑related disputes.
• Review and draft care and housing contracts, frameworks, and service agreements; support responses to complaints and data protection requests.
• Work closely with the Head of Governance & Company Secretary to plan, coordinate and support Board and Committee meetings.
• Maintain governance registers, policies and regulatory records; support compliance with the Charity Commission, RSH, and CQC.
• Assist with budgeting, invoice management, filing systems and general administrative tasks to support the legal team, Company Secretary and Board.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Minimum 1 year PQE in housing and/or social care law.
• Experience in property transactional work.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and governance requirements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience within the charity sector.
• Previous support to Boards or Committees.
• Knowledge of charity law and regulation (Charity Commission, RSH, CQC).
• Interest in developing charity governance expertise.

Benefits

• Salary £35,300 – £42,300 per annum
• Up to 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
• Work Laptop and Mobile Phone provided

Why Join Abbeyfield Living Society?

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. If you thrive on making a difference, join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.