Circa £45,000 per annum

Home, a place where you belong.  
Are you ready to take ownership of your career? Join us as a Housing Management Lawyer, where you’ll tackle an exciting range of legal challenges and build invaluable expertise in housing management law.

Picture this: your days filled with handling your own caseload, making a real difference, all while being backed by a friendly, experienced team with over 20 years of know-how. Here, we empower you to lead, grow, and shape your own success.

What you'll do

• Handle and give advice on issues like anti-social behaviour or possession cases.
• Help other teams within Home Group, to understand and respond to property litigation matters and claims.
• Oversee work given to outside firms, making sure it's done well and effectively.
• Preparing applications ready for court or tribunal, carrying out research, preparing disclosures, and writing statements. On Occasion you may be required to represent the company in court or request that another lawyer do so.
• Assisting with other property legal issues, such as disrepair, when necessary. 

Why choose us?
Fancy going home each day knowing you’ve helped change lives for the better? You’ll do that here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work Employer!

We put your wellbeing first, with hybrid working, flexible hours, and support to balance work and life. You’ll have the freedom to manage your own caseload and grow in a role designed to help you thrive.

You’ll join a skilled, welcoming team of Housing and Property Litigation experts, led by Robert, an experienced housing lawyer and supportive mentor. Outside of work, Robert’s passion for running keeps him busy as a qualified coach—always ready to share legal insights or marathon tips!

You are

• A qualified legal executive, solicitor, or barrister with experience in housing law and housing litigation, capable of managing your own caseload.
• A problem solver, working on a wide range of different case types including ASB, Leasehold, injunctions, and possession cases, offering advice on a wide range of topics to find the best solution for the customers and business.
• Negotiating out-of-court settlements, with an insight into court rules regarding costs, drafting and preparing court or tribunal documents, attending court proceedings where required.
• Knowledgeable / have experience in dispute resolution and offering dispute avoidance advice with a firm understanding of civil procedure rules and housing law.
• Capable of working independently yet effectively as part of a wider team.
• An effective communicator with robust interpersonal skills, able to interact successfully with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.  

We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.

Job details

• You’ll manage your own diary, so if you need to nip out to walk the dog or do the school run, we’re ok with that!
• This is a hybrid role, and you’ll likely spend at least 2 days in the office and up to 3 days working at home, although adaptable to business needs.
• This is a full-time role but are open to negotiating your working pattern.

A place where you belong
We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, and the option to buy five more.
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
• Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.
• Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!

Find out more
Don’t wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference. To let us know how we can help you shine in our process, email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk to discuss your reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 13 January 2024

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