Location: Home-based with occasional travel
This is a 37 hours per week, temporary vacancy that will close in 11 days at 12:00 BST.
The role
Paralegal – Governance, Legal and Risk Team
* Home-based with occasional travel
* Closing date for applications: 9th May 2025 (Midday)
About Magna
At Magna, our vision is to create great homes together. We have ambitious plans and are seeking creative, aspirational, and talented individuals to join our fast-paced, adaptable, and collaborative environment. The Governance team is a small group of talented colleagues who influence and shape Magna’s governance agenda.
The role and responsibilities
Provide legal support to Magna Housing, including advice on housing litigation such as possession claims, anti-social behaviour, injunctions, and disrepair claims.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Overseeing contract review, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including service and supplier contracts.
2. Managing pre-litigated and litigated disrepair claims, advising operational teams on disrepair issues.
3. Collaborating with surveyors, contractors, and internal teams to address condition issues, ensuring compliance with protocols, drafting legal documents, managing disclosures, conducting interviews, and advising on litigation and costs.
4. Conducting legal research, preparing for hearings, advising clients, negotiating settlements, and supporting legal projects and departmental improvements.
Additional information
A full Job Profile is attached to this advert.
Candidate requirements
* Minimum 12 months experience handling housing condition cases and familiarity with housing disrepair protocols.
* Knowledge of housing disrepair litigation; experience in drafting/reviewing commercial contracts is advantageous.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to work independently and in teams, with commercial awareness.
* Understanding of the housing sector is advantageous.
* Preferred qualification: Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law, or equivalent.
This position is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Benefits
* Company sick pay
* Pension matched up to 8%
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Mileage allowance and flexible working
* Paid day to volunteer annually
* Wellbeing Portal and Colleague Voice
* Rental/Stamp Duty Loan and Credit Union
* Employee assistance & health care cash plan
* Discounts on entertainment, retail, and groceries
* Competitive annual leave, increasing with service
Full benefit details available on our website.
Application process
For an informal discussion, contact Dani Davies – Talent Acquisition Lead at dani.davies@magna.org.uk or mobile: 07528 974936.
To apply, visit our website: www.magna.org.uk, go to Careers > Current Vacancies, or follow the link in this advert.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us
Magna Housing is a customer-focused housing association operating mainly in Dorset and Somerset, with a vision to create great homes together. We aim to add value to our customers’ and colleagues’ lives and are committed to inclusivity and diversity.
Visit our website for more information.
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