Housing Management Lawyer (8 Month FTC)

Are you a Housing Management or Property Litigation lawyer looking for a new challenge? I am seeking applications form dynamic Solicitors or Legal Executives who specialise in Landlord and Tenant and/or Housing Law for a new Fixed Term Contract position, working in-house with one of London's largest social housing providers. This role is based in Central London and easily reached by public transport.

This is an 8 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave but there is possibility of extension should you so wish and are performing well.

The purpose of this role is to provide an expert dispute resolution and advisory service across the organisation, assisting with complex housing relating matters including disrepair claims. We are looking for someone who not only is very good technically, but enjoys getting involved in training and mentoring and is happy to be a visible presence throughout the business. You should be approachable, with excellent communication skills.

You will have experience in a range of housing litigation matters including

• Hoarding
• Debt Recovery
• ASB
• Succession
• Subletting
• Dispute Resolution
• Judicial review
• Lease Disputes

You will have solid litigation experience and be confident in housing law, court protocols and civil procedure rules. You will be highly personable and able to communicate to all areas of business, working to deadlines and sometimes under some pressure.

This role will suit those who like working with a high degree of autonomy and who are motivated by seeing the positive effects of their work.

Experience of the housing or local government sectors would be desirable. Candidates from the private sector with a keen interest in the social housing sector might also be interested in applying to this niche in-house role.

This role is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (FILEX) with ideally a minimum of 2 year's PQE in housing law due to the complexity of the work.

A salary of £35,000 - £43,000 pro rata will be offered for this position with potentially room to increase further if your expertise is just too good to miss out on!

Ideally the post will be worked on a full time basis of 37 hours each week but this organisation are willing to negotiate a working pattern that attracts the best talent. Homeworking, part time working and flexible hours can all be discussed on application as well as the excellent benefits package that will come with the post.

To apply for this vacancy please email emilybulman@chadwicknott.co.uk with a copy of your CV to arrange a confidential discussion

We look forward to your application!

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.