1. A chance to join a growing in house legal team
2. Join a strong brand
About Our Client
Our client operates and is committed to making a meaningful impact within their field. The team values expertise and professionalism, offering a collaborative environment for its employees.
Job Description
3. Claims relating to housing disrepair, possession, injunction and breach of tenancy
4. Access injunctions for gas and electricity safety
5. Liability assessments and solution advice
6. Negotiating settlements and cost agreements
7. Leasehold management advice
8. ASB injunctions
9. Providing strategic input to the business to help deliver key deliverables, objects and the corporate plan
10. Effective leadership of the team, ensuring a supportive and positive environment to enable high performance
11. Creating, designing and managing team quality controls within the legal team, such as working on procedures and processes, adapting to legal changes, compliance with legal standards, monitoring risk and client care
12. Assisting in the review, creation and drafting of policies and procedures for the business ensuring compliance with legislation and regulation
13. Supporting with the performance of the external panel solicitors
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:You'll need previous experience in a similar legal role, with demonstrable experience in legal matters relating to housing and tenancy management.
14. UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of 6 years PQE, working within a legal department, housing association or local authority and managing own legal caseload of similar cases
15. Excellent housing law knowledge and proven experience in handling complex cases
16. Experience of supervising others work and managing a high functioning team
17. Excellent project management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise own work and the capacity and capability of the team
18. Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
19. Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with clients and other third-party stakeholders
What's on Offer
20. A salary in the range of £67,000 to £77,000 per annum. DOE
21. A permanent, full-time position
22. Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
23. Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.
24. A collaborative and professional working environment.