Senior Housing Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are currently working on behalf of a leading provider in the affordable housing sector to recruit an experienced Senior Housing Solicitor. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded in-house legal team at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. Our client manages a substantial portfolio of housing stock across London, East Midlands, Southern and the East of England, delivering essential services to tens of thousands of residents.

ROLE: Senior Housing Solicitor
LOCATION: Nottingham – hybrid
SALARY: £55,378 - £58,292 DOE and interview performance + benefits

Please note that this position requires office attendance, ideally 3 days per week (this is open to negotiation).

Key responsibilities of the Senior Housing Lawyer role:

• Leading a team of 5 Paralegals across the team
• Managing a caseload of housing management and leasehold disputes.
• Ensuring high-quality legal advice is delivered in line with organisational standards and performance indicators.

The Person:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX).
• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE, ideally gained within social housing, local government, or an in-house RP legal team.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising and developing junior legal staff.

Benefits included with the Senior Housing Lawyer position:

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension with matched contributions up to a maximum of 9% contribution.
• Hybrid working.
• Free parking.

If this Senior Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.