Legal Director

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Solicitor to join our team at Paradigm Housing. As a Senior Solicitor, you will be responsible for leading on property litigation matters, providing expert legal services and guidance across the Group.

• Lead on property litigation matters, including residential landlord/tenant issues, housing management, and anti-social behaviour cases
• Manage an active caseload of contentious housing management matters, including possession action, disrepair, and matters relating to property conditions, anti-social behaviour action, and Property Litigation disputes
• Deal with non-contentious matters such as policy advice and ad-hoc queries
• Represent Paradigm in Court and Tribunals as required, providing high-quality representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for the organisation
• Support the management of legal risks across the organisation, working with colleagues to develop mitigation strategies and maintain our Legal Risk Register

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate or Barrister called to the Bar (minimum 8 years post-qualification)
• Proven expertise in housing management, anti-social behaviour, property litigation, including residential landlord/tenant law
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure rules, residential landlord and tenant law, and contract law
• Strong networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to communicate clearly across a wide variety of audiences