At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and provide legal advice on housing conditions.
- Company: Join Peabody, a leading organisation in housing law with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Engage in dynamic projects and contribute to the Legal Services training programme.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing law while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in landlord and tenant matters.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our Vacancy
What you'll do
- As a Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, including delegating tasks to a paralegal where appropriate.
- You will provide legal advice and representation primarily in relation to Housing Conditions claims, covering areas such as property litigation, general property matters, and land law.
- The role also involves supporting Senior Solicitors, the Assistant Director of Legal Services, and the General Counsel and Company Secretary on complex or high-value matters as required.
- You will be expected to take a proactive approach in driving and implementing improvements to the organisation’s response to Housing Conditions-related claims.
- In addition, you will provide legal support to internal Peabody stakeholders on housing condition issues and broader housing-related litigation, including offering legal analysis on policy, procedure, and corporate matters.
- You'll actively represent Legal Services in a positive manner, contributing to cross-organisational working groups and forums, and play a key role in delivering the Legal Services strategy and supporting Peabody’s wider business objectives.
- You will also contribute to the development and delivery of the Legal Services training programme, as well as assist the Legal Team or other teams within Governance and Risk on special projects as required from time to time.
What you’ll need
- Demonstrable experience providing legal support to stakeholders in both contentious and non-contentious matters including providing legal analysis on policy, procedure and corporate business.
- Demonstrable experience within proceedings in the county and magistrates court, first-tier tribunal, including where appropriate the ability to act as advocate.
- Experience managing own caseload comprising a variety of landlord and tenant matters, including Housing Condition matters, property litigation, general property and land law.
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or a member of ILEX.
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 30th September in person at our Westminster Bridge Road office.
This is a hybrid role and you’ll be expected to attend the Westminster Bridge Road office a minimum of two days per week.
Disrepair Solicitor in London employer: Peabody
At Peabody, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and inclusivity, providing housing caseworkers with ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, working at our Pitsea office allows you to contribute to vital services while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
