Legal Services Manager
Legal Services Manager
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Job Description
2-month contract position with a local authority
- This is a 2-month contract position with a local authority aimed at leading and managing the legal services function within a housing association. The role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of high-quality timely and cost-effective legal advice and support across the organization. It focuses on housing law tenancy management property litigation and regulatory compliance providing essential support to operational teams and senior leadership in legal matters.
- Provide expert legal advice on housing law tenancy agreements leasehold issues property disputes and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and oversee legal cases including possession proceedings anti-social behavior disrepair claims and leasehold disputes.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and represent the organization in court proceedings and tribunals where necessary.
- Ensure legal risks are identified assessed and mitigated across all departments.
- Draft review and negotiate legal documents contracts and service-level agreements.
- Support governance and regulatory compliance including data protection and safeguarding obligations.
- Lead and develop the legal services team ensuring continuous improvement and professional development.
- Significant experience in housing law and property litigation ideally within a housing association or local authority setting.
- Proven track record of managing legal cases from inception to resolution.
- Experience in advising on tenancy enforcement leasehold management and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of the legal framework governing social housing and landlord-tenant relationships.
- Experience in managing or supervising legal professionals or support staff.
- Qualified solicitor or legal executive (CILEx) with a valid practising certificate (or equivalent legal qualification).
- Excellent knowledge of housing law civil litigation procedures and relevant legislation.
- Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
- Working hours: 7 hours per day/35 hours per week
- Location: Fleet House 59-61 Clerkenwell Road London Greater London EC1M 5NW United Kingdom
- The role closes on 15th October 2025 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To lead and manage the legal services function within the housing association ensuring the delivery of high-quality timely and cost-effective legal advice and support across the organisation. The role will focus on housing law tenancy management property litigation and regulatory compliance supporting operational teams and senior leadership in legal matters
Required Education:
Solicitor barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
Employment Type
Full Time
