Solicitor

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Department: Governance and Legal ServicesOperation: Sanctuary GroupClosing Date: 05/02/2026Requisition: 221365Sanctuary is one of the UK\’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.Worcester based with a balance of home and office working£48,611 – £51,169 per year35 hours per weekWe have an opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Housing Litigation team, based in Worcester. The current Housing Litigation Team comprises of 10 and runs pre-action and litigated claims including housing conditions/disrepair, possession, and injunctions. The Housing Litigation team is part of the wider large Legal & Governance Department of Corporate Services.The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic and collaborative approach.The role of Solicitor will include: Running a caseload of housing management litigated claims for and against the Group which includes possession claims, injunction applications and housing conditions issued claimsProviding advice to the business on housing mattersProvide support to the senior team within Legal Services in overseeing the in house Housing teamEnsure that legal services are delivered in a cost effective way that limit risk to the GroupDevelop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be a \”go to\” personSkills and experiences: Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+) or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal ExecutivesExcellent working knowledge of housing law and the civil procedure rulesAbility to apply relevant legal principles and factual circumstances to find solutions to issuesExcellent drafting of statements of case and witness statementsCivil litigation experience and excellent working knowledge of the civil procedure rules and fast trackProficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and TeamsWhy work for us? One of the UK\’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidaysA pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limitsLife AssuranceEmployee Advice Service including counsellingCycle to Work schemeVoluntary health plansWellbeing support and toolsEmployee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition toolsEmployee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleaguesRole salary is £44,192 with an additional policy allowance of £4,419 per annum (rising to £46,517 with an additional policy allowance of £4,651 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you\’re unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.ukWe reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers\’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary\’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and DiversitySanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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