Housing Litigation Solicitor - Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, Liverpool |
| Cwmni: | Riverside |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4685 |
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Job Title: Housing Litigation Solicitor-Lead
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £54,286 Per Annum (£60,000 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid
Location: Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Housing Litigation Solicitor-Lead
The Housing Litigation Solicitor Lead will be part of the in-house Riverside legal team that supports with the provision of high quality, well-judged and informed legal advice to the operational business in relation to its housing management functions and housing litigation.
This lead post will manage a small team working with our Asset Strategy & Delivery colleagues to ensure that all casework is well managed and dealt with in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The post-holder will also be accountable to ensure that the business’ regulatory, legislative and common law obligations are met and raise awareness of developments within the sector, identify risk and provide training as required to the business.
The Housing Litigation Solicitor Lead will be an effective business partner to key internal and external stakeholders creating a team of collaboration and engagement that aligns with the overall Corporate Strategy of Riverside.
There will be the opportunity for the post-holder to manage some matters that fall under other sub-teams (such as tenancy/licence breaches in Care and Support and Social Housing) if they wish. There will also be an expectation that some types of matters that do not fall within Asset Strategy & Delivery work, such as money claims, will be picked up by the post-holder with their team, as and when required.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent (or qualification gained from a non-UK university).
- A Professional legal qualification as recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or equivalent body.
- A Strong technical experience in dealing with a housing disrepair matters (as set out under role requirement), either on the Claimant or Defendant side.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.