Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer focussing on disrepair cases including cases under the Environmental Protection Act to join the Legal Services Team at Guinness. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our London, Euston Road office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The overall purpose of the role is to process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court, focussing on Housing Management Litigation and disrepair.

What we’re looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience in all types of housing litigation, including ASB cases, claims for possession, disrepair claims, Leasehold Management, service charge disputes and debt recovery.
• Experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.
• Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England).

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.

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The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.