Lawyer - Housing Management

Lawyer (Housing Management) London Bridge Up to £60,000 Our client is looking to recruit a Lawyer (Housing Management). Our client is one of the UKs leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South-East and surrounding areas. They provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Their ethos is simple, by providing customers with a safe and decent home it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment and contribute to their community. As a Lawyer (Housing Management) with our client, you will provide housing management advice and litigation. Responsibilities This role is predominantly providing housing management advice and litigation in the following areas; ASB possession claims Unauthorised subletting claims and tenancy fraud possession claims Unauthorised occupier possession claims, including failed successors, former licensees, squatters Complex or defended rent arrears possession claims Other complex multi-ground possession claims Leasehold disputes and service charge recovery General advisory work on housing management and related issues as they arise, including hoarding, mental health and social care issues ASB injunctions and contempt applications You will be working as part of an amazing inhouse team with great colleagues who will provide you with support and encouragement. Skills and Experience Required Must hold a valid Practising Certificate. You must be a Solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales, or a Barrister or a Fellow of ILEX (and therefore eligible to be called a Legal Executive). Experience in housing management cases, typically a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the type of matters set out above. Experience in managing own caseload and working to agreed levels of billing and time recording. An effective communicator, both orally and in writing, having a good command of written English. High level of commercial awareness and ability to adapt to changing needs of the business. Ability to work under pressure, conducting a high volume of cases against tight deadlines, with a strong delivery focus. Excellent drafting skills and legal acumen. Flexibility is required to meet the organisations business needs and deadlines A collaborative and collegiate approach embracing the opportunity to coach and support other team members and work in a team Benefits A fantastic pension Life assurance Great holidays An award-winning flexible benefits package. Volunteering days Hyde operates an agile approach to work Diversity and inclusion are integral to our client, they strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and they're committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique. Our client is a disability confident employer and are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. They reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. TPBN1_UKTJ