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At MSV Housing we’re committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes. We are seeking a Housing Disrepair & Property Litigation Solicitor to lead the management and defence of disrepair claims, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and protecting our residents and assets. You will provide expert legal support on property access matters, enabling essential inspections and works to meet safety standards. Working autonomously, you’ll collaborate with Asset teams to identify trends, reduce risk and drive continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to shape asset management through strategic legal insight while maintaining a strong customer focus. In addition, we are looking for candidates that have a passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.
Job Responsibility
Manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair claims from start to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and delivering strong outcomes for the organisation
Identify and mitigate litigation risks, developing strategies to reduce claim volumes and overall legal costs
Provide expert legal advice on complex cases, acting as a strategic advisor to support asset management, repairs and service improvement
Represent the organisation in court and lead on securing legal access to properties for essential inspections, repairs and safety compliance
Drive continuous improvement by analysing litigation trends, refining disrepair processes and ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and regulatory standards
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) with strong expertise in housing disrepair and litigation, underpinned by excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and civil procedure
Proven experience managing complex, high-volume caseloads, including drafting legal documents and representing cases through to court
Strong understanding of social housing frameworks, including the Landlord & Tenant Act, Awaab's Law and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, providing clear and practical legal advice to non-legal colleagues
Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills, with experience using case management systems and a commitment to continuous professional development and high ethical standards
What we offer
Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme
Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more
Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives
Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme
Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career
Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause