Litigation Lawyer Location: Bedford (with hybrid working options) Salary: £44,650 per annum Contract: Full-time, 12 Month FTC Reports to: Governance Manager Join bpha as a Litigation Lawyer – Make a Real Impact in Social Housing Law Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for housing law and a proactive mindset? We’re looking for a skilled Litigation Lawyer to join our team at bpha, where your expertise will help shape an effective legal service for bpha. What You’ll Be Doing As our Litigation Lawyer, you’ll play a key role in managing litigation—particularly legal disrepair cases against bpha by ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Condition Claims. You’ll also provide legal advice across the business particularly in relation to tenancy management and other potentially contentious matters. Your responsibilities will include: · Responding to legal claims within required timescales · Managing cases effectively and maintaining accurate records · Advising housing and complaints teams on legal matters · Collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve processes · Supporting the Governance Manager with reporting and ad hoc legal tasks What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who is: · Meticulous with excellent attention to detail · A confident communicator with strong analytical skills · Skilled at working to tight and/or changing deadlines · Proactive and solutions-focused · Experienced in housing law or familiar with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Condition Claims (desirable) · Educated to degree level or with equivalent demonstrable experience Why bpha? At bpha, we’re committed to doing the right thing—not the easy thing. We value empathy, collaboration, and ambition. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, while supporting your professional growth and wellbeing. Ready to bring your legal expertise to a purpose-driven organisation? Apply now and help us to deliver an amazing in-house legal service