Start: ASAP (up to 4 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Salisbury (hybrid working – ideally 3 days onsite, minimum 1 day plus within reasonable travel distance of tribunal/court work)
This is a hands‑on Legal Officer position within an in‑house legal team, focused on residential property litigation and dispute resolution.
You will take ownership of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters and County Court claims, with a strong focus on service charge disputes, including Section 27 reasonableness applications.
The role is highly advocacy-focused, with regular tribunal attendance and the opportunity to represent the business directly in hearings.
- Open to both qualified and non-qualified legal professionals, including experienced paralegals, where relevant litigation/tribunal experience is strong.
- Proven experience in property litigation or housing litigation, ideally gained within a law firm or in-house legal team
About You
- Around 5+ years’ experience in residential property litigation, landlord & tenant disputes, or housing-related legal work
- Strong property litigation/housing litigation background within a law firm or in-house environment
- Strong experience with First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters is essential
- Confident handling of service charge disputes / Section 27 reasonableness applications
- Experience preparing, managing, and presenting cases in a tribunal or court
- Strong written advocacy and communication skills
- Comfortable attending hearings and representing an organisation independently
- Strong IT skills and openness to legal systems and process improvement tools
Desirable (not essential)
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Experience in property management, housing associations, or block management environments
- Experience mentoring junior staff or paralegals
- Experience producing internal legal guidance or training materials
- Membership of TPI and/or RICS
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