Lawyer - Housing Management

About the role

Manage a housing management legal caseload across the Hyde Group, delivering high-quality legal advice and litigation support. Advise on matters including anti-social behaviour, tenancy enforcement, possession proceedings, housing succession, leasehold and service charge disputes, and related housing litigation. Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, notices and injunction applications, and instruct external counsel where appropriate. Provide practical, risk-based advice to colleagues across Housing Management and related teams. Support training and knowledge sharing across the business to strengthen legal understanding and case handling. Contribute to performance reporting, value for money and continuous improvement within the Legal team.

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE and a current practising certificate or a Chartered Legal Executive.
• Strong experience in housing management litigation and advisory work in the social housing sector, ideally gained in-house, or in private practice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• A practical and commercially aware approach, with confidence advising stakeholders at different levels across the business.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to deliver high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment.
• Why join Hyde
• As well as a competitive salary, Hyde offers a range of benefits including employer pension contributions of up to 10%, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life insurance, a health cash plan, discounts, wellbeing support and access to flexible benefits.
• Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we're happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
• Please note: candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment prior to interview. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Additional Information

Lawyer (Housing Management) £56,000 - £60,000 London (Hybrid) Would you like to join Hyde as a Housing Lawyer? Join Hyde as a lawyer and become a member of our legal team working at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation, where your legal expertise directly supports the delivery of safe, affordable homes and positive community outcomes. You'll gain exposure to a diverse mix of housing related legal work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and making a tangible social impact.

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