Work from either our Letchworth Garden City or Wooburn Green at High Wycombe office base. Minimum of two days per week in the office and three days per week working from home.
Hybrid working: Two days per week in the office and three days from home.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Are you looking to join a growing, values‑led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
Due to growth across the organisation, we are now looking for a skilled and confident Solicitor to join our in‑house Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is a senior role where you will provide expert legal advice, manage complex cases and help shape how we manage legal risk across the organisation.
If you want to work in a purpose‑driven environment where your expertise has real impact, this could be the ideal next step.
Role
As our Solicitor, you will deliver high‑quality legal services across the SettleParadigm Group. You will work closely with Executive Directors, Directors, Heads of Service and senior colleagues, providing clear, practical and commercially aware legal advice.
You will manage a varied caseload that includes property‑related matters such as leasehold management, commercial contracts and data protection. Caseload may also include mixed property litigation work. You will also represent SettleParadigm at Courts, Tribunals and other forums when required.
This role will influence decision‑making, support strategic objectives and help build a strong culture of legal awareness and risk management across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as an expert business partner providing high‑quality legal advice across the Group.
- Manage a significant caseload of mixed property related work, including non‑contentious matters such as leasehold disputes, service charge challenges, deeds of variation, commercial contracts and dispute resolution transactional work.
- Represent SettleParadigm at Courts, Tribunals and other forums.
- Deliver strong legal and commercial outcomes through effective legal advice.
- Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct.
- Contribute to a high‑performing Legal Services team that is adaptable and multi‑skilled.
- Champion a learning culture around legal risk and dispute resolution.
- Review legal risks and develop mitigation strategies with senior leaders.
- Coordinate the Group Legal Risk Register and support reporting to executives and non‑executives.
- Support systems and processes that help manage litigation effectively.
- Deputise for the Head of Legal when required.
- Lead on special projects from time to time.
- Design and deliver training on landlord and tenant law, housing management and litigation.
- Guide colleagues on being intelligent clients when working with external legal providers.
- Draft high‑quality reports for senior stakeholders.
- Invest in CPD and ongoing personal development.
What We’re Looking For – Must‑Have
- Admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply.
- Minimum of four years post‑admission experience or a Barrister with four years post‑call.
- Strong track record in contentious and non‑contentious matters, including landlord and tenant, leasehold disputes, service charge challenges, easements and deeds of variation.
- Experience working under pressure to deliver results to tight timelines.
- Ability to build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of civil procedure rules, housing management, landlord and tenant law and contract law.
- Ability to use case management systems effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Ability to prepare persuasive written and verbal reports for senior audiences.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Experience in commissioning and managing work from external legal providers.
- Experience working in an in‑house legal team.
- Experience delivering training on legal topics.
- Knowledge of social housing, charities, property, development or regulated sectors.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy‑back options.
- Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.
- Family‑friendly leave: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover).
- Life cover and income protection.
- Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging.
- Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions).
- Funded training, qualifications and apprenticeships.
- 3 paid volunteering days in the local community.
- Peer‑recognition rewards platform.
- Paid professional subscription (one per year).
Working Hours & Location
- Location: Letchworth Garden City or Wooburn Green, High Wycombe office base.
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Wednesday), 09:00 to 17:00 (Thursday and Friday).
- Hybrid: Two days per week in the office and three days from home.
Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds, people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Applications
Closing Date: 30/06/2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
