Senior litigation lawyer

ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join the Guinness Legal Team. This is a permanent, full - time vacancy based in our London office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home.
The overall purpose of the role is to manage the Litigation Team and deal with litigation cases, in particular complex housing management litigation.
What we are looking for
You will bring significant expertise across all areas of housing litigation, including ASB, possession claims, disrepair, Equality Act claims, leasehold management, service charge disputes and debt recovery.
We are seeking someone who can communicate to a high standard, both in writing and in person, and who can present complex information clearly and confidently. You will manage a team and be highly organised, methodical, and detail-focused, with a track record of meeting deadlines and working to targets. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, are essential.
You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills:

• Significant experience in all types of housing litigation, including ASB cases, claims for possession, disrepair claims, leasehold management, service charge disputes and debt recovery.
  
• Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
  
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
  
• Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.
  

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.
  
• Experience of managing legal staff.
  
• Experience in other types of litigation.
  
• Effective advocacy skills and experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England) or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with equal practice rights (CILEX Lawyer).
  

If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.
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Benefits

Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).

Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.

Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.

Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility

Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death

Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade

VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work

Additional benefits include:

Access to the Finance wellbeing portal

Professional subscription annual payment

Travel season ticket loan

Car lease scheme

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