Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsInitial 6m fixed term contract, likely to be extended. Remote!This role can be offered on a part-time (4 days) or full time basisAbout Our ClientThis is an opportunity to join a national charitable organisation, providing legal support across England, Wales and Northern Ireland on a wide range of complex operational and housing matters.Job DescriptionReporting to the Director of Legal Services, you will provide pragmatic legal advice to operational teams, with a particular focus on contentious matters arising from the delivery of social care services, as well as housing and property-related agreements.Key responsibilities include:Advising on disputes, complaints, insurance claims and settlementsSupporting investigations into incidents and allegations arising within operational servicesManaging matters involving housing providers, tenancy breaches and housing benefit issuesReviewing, drafting and negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Housing Management Agreements (HMAs)Advising on housing, contract, commercial and data protection mattersLiaising with external stakeholders including local authorities, NHS bodies, insurers, housing providers and emergency servicesDelivering legal training and guidance to operational teamsMonitoring and managing key contractual and housing agreements across the organisationThe Successful ApplicantQualified Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years' PQE (flex - all experience levels encouraged to apply)Strong experience in contract, commercial and housing lawExperience handling contentious matters and disputesAble to draft, negotiate and interpret complex legal documentationStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsCommercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solvingComfortable managing a varied workload within a fast-paced environmentWhat's on OfferBroad and varied in-house legal workloadOpportunity to make a tangible social impactExposure to contentious, housing, commercial and regulatory mattersFlexible remote workinginitial 6 month fixed term contract with view to extendSupportive and collaborative legal teamAttractive benefits package and long-term career development opportunitiesContactNellie Russell-HughesQuote job refJN-102026-7134256Phone number+44 207 269 2444Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorLitigationSectorNot For ProfitWhereCity of LondonContract typeInterimConsultant nameNellie Russell-HughesConsultant phone+44 207 269 2444Job referenceJN-102026-7134256
