The role of Solicitor will include:
1. Running a caseload of housing management litigated claims for and against the Group which includes possession claims, injunction applications and housing conditions issued claims
2. Providing advice to the business on housing matters
3. Provide support to the senior team within Legal Services in overseeing the in house Housing team
4. Ensure that legal services are delivered in a cost effective way that limit risk to the Group
5. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be a "go to" person
Skills and experiences:
6. Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+) or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
7. Excellent working knowledge of housing law and the civil procedure rules
8. Ability to apply relevant legal principles and factual circumstances to find solutions to issues
9. Excellent drafting of statements of case and witness statements
10. Excellent research skills
11. Civil litigation experience and excellent working knowledge of the civil procedure rules and fast track
12. Proficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
Why 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.
Our Benefits
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:
13. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
14. A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
15. Life Assurance
16. Employee Volunteering scheme
17. Employee Advice Service including counselling
18. Cycle to Work scheme
19. Voluntary health plans
20. Employee discounts
21. Wellbeing support and tools
22. Employee recognition scheme
23. Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
24. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
25. Role 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)
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