Legal Services Manager - Anti-Social Behaviour

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a housing association who are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Services Manager to oversee their Litigation team, specifically focusing on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) matters. Please find below further details regarding this position.

Role: Legal Services Manager (ASB)
Location: Central London
Salary: £40.30 to £44.48 per hour LTD
Contract Type: Initial 3-month contract with a view to permanent

Please note that this role would require initial office attendance 4 days per week, with further hybrid working further down the line.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Legal Services (Litigation) to enhance the ASB workstream, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

As an integral member of the in-house legal team, your expertise will shape the provision of legal services, tackling the complexities associated with ASB cases, including those influenced by recent legislative changes and high-profile cases.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management: Inspire and manage a dedicated Legal Services team, embodying Southern Housing's HEART values while fostering an environment focused on resident satisfaction. Expertise Development: Become a subject matter expert in ASB law and ensure that the team applies best practices and stays updated with relevant legal developments. Caseload Management: Handle a personal caseload of housing management litigation, providing comprehensive legal advice on matters including disrepair, tenancy fraud, and injunctions. Training and Development: Develop and deliver training sessions for team members and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of legal competence across the organization.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications: You are a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with demonstrable experience in housing management litigation, preferably within the social housing sector. Skills: Strong drafting abilities and meticulous attention to detail are essential, along with proficiency in legal research and advocacy. IT Competence: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems is required.

If this Legal Services Manager role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.