Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel (Housing & Tenancy)
Based in Basingstoke (Flexible hybrid working)
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Housing & Tenancy) to lead an in-house legal team with responsibility for all housing law matters including disrepair, possession, injunctions and tenancy management. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to lead an in-house housing law team in Basingstoke.
The Role
* Lead and supervise a team of housing lawyers
* Manage your own complex caseload: disrepair, possession, injunctions, tenancy breaches, leasehold, ASB and access orders
* Provide pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders across the business
* Shape legal processes, compliance and quality controls
* Oversee and manage external solicitors
About You
* Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate
* Strong PQE in housing/tenancy law (housing association, local authority, or in-house)
* Proven team leadership and supervision experience
* Excellent project management, communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Flexible holiday buy/sell, wellbeing and volunteering days
* Pension up to 12%, life cover, private medical options
* Hybrid working (Basingstoke office + home) with some travel
Please contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal or send your CV confidentially by applying on-line.
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