Pensions Litigation Lawyer in Luton

That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Join a community that cares about you! As a Disrepair Solicitor, you will provide specialist legal support to help resolve and manage housing disrepair claims brought against the business. You will manage your own litigated caseload, provide clear and risk-based advice, and work closely with colleagues across the Disrepair team and wider business. You will anticipate emerging legal challenges, help improve business processes and deliver training that builds colleagues' understanding of disrepair claims and their impact on the organisation. While this role is primarily home-based, there may be occasional travel required to our regional hubs in London, Leeds and Preston. Qualified as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, with post-qualification experience in housing disrepair litigation. Demonstrable experience of managing a litigated housing disrepair caseload and providing authoritative, risk-based legal advice. Evidence of assessing complexinformation, identifying legal and business risks, and recommending appropriate action. Experience of presenting technical legal information to audiences with different levels of knowledge and working collaboratively with colleagues across a wider organisation. You will be an experienced housing disrepair legal professional who can manage competing priorities accurately and work effectively under pressure. You can work independently while remaining a collaborative member of the wider Legal team, building productive relationships with colleagues and external parties. You will be comfortable translating complex legal information into practical advice and will bring a flexible, customer-focused approach to your work. At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: ~ Pension with matched contributions up to 7% ~ Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2% ~35 days holiday (including bank holidays)with the option to buy or sell days ~ Healthcare cashback plan foreveryday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available ~ Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing ~ Access toOur Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases ~ Ongoing training,professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities ~ Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work ~ Life Assurance to provide financialsecurity for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities