Legal Counsel

Basingstoke Permanent £47,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a UK leading housing association. The role requires expertise in legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing sound legal advice to support the organisation's objectives.
  • Join one of the largest housing associations in England
  • Join a strong brand

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established housing association with a strong mission and purpose. They are a mid-sized entity committed to making a meaningful impact in their sector.

Job Description

  • Handle housing disrepair matters, including pre-action protocol claims, court cases, counterclaims, and settlement talks.
  • Draft and review legal documents, witness statements, disclosure documents, expert instructions, and settlement agreements.
  • Represent the organisation in County Court when needed, including at directions hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions.
  • Work with external solicitors, counsel, and insurers when required.
  • Lead a small team of advisors handling housing disrepair cases.
  • Work with Property Services teams to ensure timely instructions, accurate reports, and effective case resolutions.
  • Help develop and improve internal policies, procedures and training.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

  • You're a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
  • Experience in Housing Law, Civil Litigation, or Disrepair work, with strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to balance legal risks with practical solutions
  • Strong organisational and case management skills
  • Experience supervising others and/or leading a small team
  • Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £58,000 per annum. DOE
  • Based in Basingstoke
  • Hybrid working
  • Potential for professional growth within the legal department.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days).
  • Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
  • Immediate life cover upon joining



Contact
Chris Feedam
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6916672
Phone number
0118 933 7038

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Property
Location
Basingstoke
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Feedam
Consultant phone
0118 933 7038
Job reference
JN-012026-6916672