Housing Lawyer
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2JU |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4726634_1758545677 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading housing provider in the South East is looking for a qualified Lawyer, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their housing legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. With a strong commitment to building safety, sustainability, and affordable housing, this long-established organisation is investing significantly in its property portfolio and local communities. Ambitious plans include delivering 10,000 new homes and driving positive change across the region.
Your new role
You will play a key role in supporting these initiatives, ensuring robust governance and compliance while helping to shape thriving, inclusive communities. Assisting the Head of Legal, you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on housing management matters, with a particular focus on disrepair, as well as general housing, income, and leasehold management.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified housing solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with specialist expertise in housing law, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound regulatory knowledge, and the ability to deliver clear advice and effective training.
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to work with an inclusive and supportive team and offer a strong benefits package including an attractive pension contribution, 28 days holiday and hybrid working.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Kirsty Rossell on 07568320555. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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