Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Housing Association in their search for a Legal Services Manager to focus on Housing Management Litigation relating to Anti-Social Behaviour.
You will be responsible for providing operational management, advice, guidance and strategic leadership to a team of 1 Solicitor and 2-3 Paralegals, while managing your own complex caseload of Housing Management litigation matters.
You will act as the link between the litigation team and internal stakeholders, with a particular focus around Anti-Social Behaviour matters, while driving standards and service delivery (through developing tools, precedents, and deliver high levels of oversight and consistency).
The successful applicant will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX professional (ideally 7 years+ PQE), with excellent people management skills and significant experience in Housing Management Litigation (particularly Anti-Social Behaviour). You will be a well-communicated self-starter with experience developing and implementing processes, procedures templates within housing management, landlord and tenant and other litigation casework.
Job Title: Legal Services Manager (Litigation)
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in London Office)
Annual Salary: £61,000 - £62,000
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
*To provide legal advice and assistance housing management and landlord & tenant matters; conducting effective litigation to include Anti-social behaviours injunctions, Tenancy fraud possession claims, Housing disrepair claims, Environmental Protection Act prosecutions
*To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of the organisation and it’s partners
*To develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective provision of housing management and other litigation services
*To keep up to date with the constitutional, legal and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate
*To support the junior legal team members and volunteers and provide general assistance to the legal team
*Liaising with clients, suppliers and staff at all levels across the organisation. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts and partners including updating colleagues in respect of changes in law
Person Specification
*You will be a Qualified solicitor barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
*Experience of undertaking housing management litigation casework, particularly for housing associations or other public sector bodies.
*Experience of providing training to other lawyers and clients on housing law and litigation
*A thorough understanding of legal processes, Housing and Landlord & Tenant law Experience and understanding of cultural change management within a complex environment
*Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures within housing management litigation or contentious property legal work
*Experience of conducting and advising on complex contentious litigation and conducting litigation including advocacy.
Please contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Legal Services Manager.
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