JOB DESCRIPTION
The Guinness Partnership is a resident-focused organisation, providing housing across England. We were established in 1890 to make a positive difference to people’s lives, and today we own and manage nearly 70,000 homes and provide services to 160,000 residents.
We have a new opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer to join the In-house Legal Services team based in our London Euston office on a permanent, full-time basis. We offer a hybrid working model, offering a balance of office and home working.
The overall purpose of the role is to process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court, focussing on housing condition and disrepair, and claims under the Environmental Protection Act.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who combines strong legal expertise with a collaborative approach. You will be highly organised, resilient, and motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and legal representatives. Most importantly, you will bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, balancing robust legal advice with a commitment to achieving fair outcomes for residents and the organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Essential:
Experience in all types of housing litigation, including Disrepair and Environmental Protection Act claims.
Experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.
Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.
Essential qualifications:
Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England).
To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria on the role profile.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3 rd November.
Interviews: Wednesday 11 th & Thursday 12 th November.
The advertised salary includes a £4000 Local Job Supplement.
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