Legal Services Manager
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • £61,000 per annum
Job Description:
Legal Service Manager/ Full time / Permanent / Hybrid / £61,000

My client, one of the UK’s housing associations, are looing for a Legal Service Manager to join their litigation team in the London office. To be considered for the position you should be a qualified legal professional with excellent experience in litigation and ideally have experience with social housing. As a Legal Service Manager, you will focus primarily on ASB and should be confident in managing your own caseload.

Role and Responsibilities
*Lead and manage the Legal Services (Litigation) team, demonstrating organisational values and fostering a positive team culture
*Oversee the ASB workstream, ensuring timely and effective responses to critical cases, including those involving domestic abuse
*Create and maintain tools, templates, and precedents to ensure consistency and efficiency in legal practices
*Deliver training and provide guidance to team members and internal stakeholders on ASB and related legal issues
*Handle a personal caseload of housing management litigation, including ASB, tenancy fraud, and possession matters
*Prepare and review legal documents, such as claim forms, injunctions, and witness statements
*Provide updates on ASB-related cases to senior management and key stakeholders
*Work with internal teams and external partners to improve processes and ensure effective case resolution
*Engage and manage external legal services or counsel when needed
*Conduct legal research and advocacy, upholding high standards in service delivery
Essential Skills
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive is required
*Proven expertise in housing management litigation, including social housing sector experience
*Proficiency in legal drafting, case management systems, and Microsoft Office suite
*Ability to lead and develop a team, manage change, and implement best practices
*Familiarity with ASB laws, the Equality Act 2010, and regulatory framework
*Experience managing legal teams and providing training is desirable
*Knowledge of process improvements in litigation casework
*Understanding of cultural change management in complex environments
Package: 
*£61,000 base salary
*Hybrid working from the London office
*Excellent growth opportunity
*Great benefits package

Legal Service Manager/ Full time / Permanent / Hybrid / £61,000
Job number 1724429
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Company Details:
Insight Select Ltd
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