Job Description Solicitor - Debt Recovery (Housing) Contract: Permanent - Full time Workplace type: 2-3 days in the office As a Solicitor - Debt Recovery, you will play a key role within NHG’s Legal Services team, leading and empowering a team to deliver first-class legal services focused on debt recovery and associated litigation matters. You will manage a varied caseload while working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure legal matters are resolved efficiently, compliantly, and with a resident-focused approach. You’ll act as a trusted subject matter expert across debt recovery matters, supporting NHG’s ability to recover debts owed while balancing legal obligations, operational effectiveness, and customer outcomes. Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery litigation matters, including arrears possession claims, leasehold forfeiture claims, service charge disputes, debt claims, and enforcement actions. Lead and mentor a team of paralegals, ensuring high-quality case management and performance standards are achieved. Provide expert legal advice and guidance to operational teams on debt recovery and income collection matters. Prepare and oversee legal documentation, witness statements, court bundles, and evidence to a high standard. Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks, ensuring high-risk cases are prioritised appropriately. Support and deputise for the Head of Legal (Litigation) on complex or substantial matters. Develop and improve legal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. Work collaboratively with other in-house legal teams including disrepair and compliance functions. Manage legal spend in line with budget requirements and the legal services framework. Deliver training and guidance to operational colleagues to improve legal awareness and support proactive debt management. Experience working within a social housing legal department, housing association, local authority, or private practice environment. Strong knowledge of housing law, landlord and tenant legislation, and litigation processes relating to debt recovery. Experience using legal databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office. Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-aware, and resident-focused legal advice. Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) Generous pension scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) Health cash plan Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan Cycle to work scheme. Life Assurance x 4 annual salary Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.
Recoveries Lawyer (Permanent) in London employer: Notting Hill Genesis
Notting Hill Genesis is an excellent employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to growth opportunities and training that enhance their skills in compliance and property management. The hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
