Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
About the role:
An opportunity has arisen for a post‑graduate having completed a law degree or an alternate degree followed by a conversion to law, with relevant experience. The selected candidate will join our in‑house legal team. The role will mainly focus on housing related litigation matters, but also in support of more general business needs where required.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide advice on a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on disrepair claims, rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti‑social behaviour, unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture and estate management related issues.
This role is based 3 days in our Northampton office and 2 days from home.
Key areas of focus:
* Lead and coordinate external legal housing cases, ensuring smooth, efficient progression.
* Deliver expert legal training to housing, lettings, income and homeownership teams.
* Prepare high‑quality court documentation and support/undertake routine County Court advocacy.
* Manage a diverse, fast‑paced caseload, including handling and defending disrepair claims.
* Provide clear lease‑based advice and meet performance targets set by the Litigation Solicitor or Head of Legal.
About you
* Qualified in Law (LLB or conversion route) with relevant housing/property litigation experience, ideally within social housing.
* Strong problem‑solving skills, with essential expertise in housing disrepair.
* Solid knowledge of Housing Law, court processes and Civil Procedure Rules.
* Experience managing housing cases, including ASB, injunctions, possession and general landlord/tenant litigation.
* Clear communicator with excellent organisation, able to prioritise and work independently or as part of a team.
* Detail‑driven and proactive, able to meet deadlines and confident using Microsoft Word/Excel (training provided for specialist systems).
Benefits
* 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year’s service (up to five years)
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme
* A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
* Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
* Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
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