At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch legal advice and manage a diverse caseload in housing management.
- Company: Join a leading Housing Association with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, professional development, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in housing law while working with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in property litigation and housing management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Solicitor: Housing
- Management
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 Settle Paradigm
- 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 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.
