At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing legal cases and provide high-quality advice in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Hyde, a purpose-driven organisation focused on safe, affordable homes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE and strong housing management experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Would you like to join Hyde as a Housing Lawyer? Join Hyde as a lawyer and become a member of our legal team working at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation, where your legal expertise directly supports the delivery of safe, affordable homes and positive community outcomes. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse mix of housing related legal work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and making a tangible social impact.
About the role:
- Manage a housing management legal caseload across the Hyde Group, delivering high-quality legal advice and litigation support.
- Advise on matters including anti-social behaviour, tenancy enforcement, possession proceedings, housing succession, leasehold and service charge disputes, and related housing litigation.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, notices and injunction applications, and instruct external counsel where appropriate.
- Provide practical, risk-based advice to colleagues across Housing Management and related teams.
- Support training and knowledge sharing across the business to strengthen legal understanding and case handling.
- Contribute to performance reporting, value for money and continuous improvement within the Legal team.
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE and a current practising certificate or a Chartered Legal Executive.
- Strong experience in housing management litigation and advisory work in the social housing sector, ideally gained in-house, or in private practice.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
- A practical and commercially aware approach, with confidence advising stakeholders at different levels across the business.
- Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to deliver high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing lawyer to broaden existing legal skills and contribute to Hyde’s growth. You will play a key role in shaping decisions that have a lasting impact on communities and customers as part of a supportive, forward-thinking legal team where your expertise is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work delivers real purpose beyond the day-to-day.
As well as a competitive salary, Hyde offers a range of benefits including employer pension contributions of up to 10%, 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life insurance, a health cash plan, discounts, wellbeing support and access to flexible benefits.
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility:
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Please note: candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment prior to interview. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Lawyer - Housing Management employer: Hyde Housing Association
Hyde is an exceptional employer for housing lawyers, offering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment where your legal expertise directly contributes to safe, affordable homes and positive community outcomes. With a strong commitment to professional growth, diversity, and inclusion, Hyde provides competitive benefits, including generous pension contributions and wellbeing support, ensuring that employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
