A chance to join a growing in house legal team. 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
* Claims relating to housing disrepair, possession, injunction and breach of tenancy
* Access injunctions for gas and electricity safety
* Liability assessments and solution advice
* Negotiating settlements and cost agreements
* Leasehold management advice
* ASB injunctions
* Providing strategic input to the business to help deliver key deliverables, objects and the corporate plan
* Effective leadership of the team, ensuring a supportive and positive environment to enable high performance
* 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
* Assisting in the review, creation and drafting of policies and procedures for the business ensuring compliance with legislation and regulation
* Supporting with the performance of the external panel solicitors
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have previous experience in a similar legal role, with demonstrable experience in legal matters relating to housing and tenancy management.
* 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
* Excellent housing law knowledge and proven experience in handling complex cases
* Experience of supervising others work and managing a high functioning team
* Excellent project management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise own work and the capacity and capability of the team
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with clients and other third-party stakeholders
What's on Offer
* A salary in the range of £67,000 to £77,000 per annum. DOE
* A permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
* Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.
* A collaborative and professional working environment.
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