Solicitor: Housing Management
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City – hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent
Overview of the Housing Management Solicitor role
Sellick Partnership is currently working with a Housing Association, who are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join their Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with a strong background in property litigation, residential landlord and tenant and housing management to provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across the organisation.
Key responsibilities of the Housing Management Solicitor position will include
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across the Group, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Manage a significant caseload of residential landlord and tenant, housing management, anti-social behaviour and property litigation matters
• Advise on commercial contracts, data protection and wider legal matters as required
• Manage litigation effectively and achieve optimal legal and commercial outcomes for SettleParadigm
• Represent the Group at Courts, Tribunals and other forums where required
• Work with Directors and Heads of Service to identify legal risks and develop appropriate mitigation and control strategies
• Coordinate the Group Legal Risk Register and associated reporting, providing advice to executives and non-executives
• Support the Head of Legal with the development of appropriate systems and processes for managing litigation
• Develop and deliver training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across residential landlord and tenant, housing management and litigation
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board level
• Contribute to a high-performing, multi-skilled and adaptable Legal Services team and wider culture of continuous learning and improvement
Required experience/qualifications of the Solicitor position will include
• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate, or eligible to apply for one. Alternatively, a Barrister called to the Bar of England and Wales
• Strong track record in contentious property matters and property litigation
• Significant experience across residential landlord and tenant, housing management, anti-social behaviour and/or service charges
• Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, housing management, residential landlord and tenant law and contract law
• Proven ability to manage a demanding caseload and deliver results within tight deadlines
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and deliver high-quality reports and presentations up to Executive and Board level
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, colleagues, partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively across a diverse, multi-disciplinary organisation
• Experience using legal case management systems and technology effectively
Desired experience for the Housing Management Solicitor position will include
• Experience working within an in-house legal team
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team and commissioning and managing external legal providers
• Experience designing and delivering training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Knowledge or experience within social housing, charities/not-for-profit, property and development or another regulated sector
• Experience balancing professional independence with operating effectively as part of an organisation
Benefits of the Housing Management Solicitor position include (but aren’t limited to):
• Hybrid working arrangements, with 2 days per week in the office
• Choice of office location in High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic projects and a high-performing Legal Services function
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within the Legal Services function. If this role sounds of interest, please either apply or contact Lucy Walsh in Sellick Partnership's Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Housing Management Solicitor in High Wycombe employer: Sellick Partnership
At Sellick Partnership, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values community engagement and employee growth. As a Mobile Caretaker in Nottinghamshire, you'll enjoy the benefits of a company van, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in local neighbourhoods while working alongside a dedicated housing team. We foster an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to creating safe, clean, and well-managed communities.
