Senior Solicitor

Supervising Solicitor

Location: LondonJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

A leading provider of affordable housing and care services in the UK is seeking a confident and self-motivated Senior Solicitor to lead its in-house Legal Services Team. This role is pivotal in supervising housing management and leasehold cases and mentoring a team of junior lawyers.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Ensure paralegals and/or trainees perform to a high standard by monitoring advice and conducting regular case reviews.
• Monitor compliance against team KPIs and standards in line with the internal Service Legal Agreement.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership on best practice in delivering objectives, KPIs, and standards.
• Develop, prepare, and deliver effective training on a range of housing and property law issues.
• Work cross-functionally with senior managers and internal departments to protect organisational interests.
• Manage a varied litigation caseload, including possession claims, anti-social behaviour matters, and leasehold issues.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal clients to monitor case progression.
• Draft court claim forms, statements of case/defences, and applications.
• Perform advocacy in the County and Magistrates' Courts and before Residential Property Tribunals on routine cases.
• Draft instructions to counsel in complex matters and to external experts.
• Negotiate settlements on contentious issues, including quantifying and agreeing damages/compensation and costs.
• Take proactive and innovative action to provide legal solutions and avoid litigation wherever possible.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Admission as a Solicitor in England & Wales or Fellowship of The Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX).
• Minimum of 7 years' PQE in housing law, gained in private practice, local authority, or an in-house registered provider legal team.
• Strong knowledge of housing and leasehold legislation, case law, and litigation procedure.
• Expertise in managing a large housing litigation caseload, particularly relating to anti-social behaviour, disrepair claims, and possession actions.
• Confident decision-maker able to balance risk and deliver improved services.
• Articulate with strong communication and networking skills.
• Empathy with organisational values and a commitment to customer care.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on location.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and expanding legal team.
• Support for ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-impact legal cases.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Supervising Solicitor role, please click "apply now" and submit your CV along with a supporting statement. Ensure your application includes detailed responses to the requirements listed in the job description.