Legal Officer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Platform Housing Group Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Officer to join our team at Platform Housing Group. As a Legal Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing in-house legal expertise on property disrepair claims and housing management litigation.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our Legal Services Team, supporting both our Legal Services Team and other key stakeholders. Your role will focus on contentious housing management matters such as disrepair, EPA claims, money claims related to housing conditions, and complaints.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Defend property disrepair claims and provide expert advice on related matters
  • Provide legal knowledge and expertise on wider Housing Management litigation
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to complex problems
  • Engage with local authorities, solicitors, Courts, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Collaborate with all areas of the business to provide advice and challenge as necessary
  • Ensure quality, customer service, best practice, and value for money

Requirements:

  • Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Experience of dealing with local authorities, solicitors, Courts, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Ability to work collaboratively and provide expert advice
  • Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice, and value for money

What We Offer:

  • Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
  • Family-friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave
  • Medicash membership for all employees
  • Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a
  • Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3%
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Employee reward and recognition scheme


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