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Places for People

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with at least 4 years' PQE in housing disrepair litigation.
  • You will manage housing disrepair litigation, negotiate settlements, simplify legal materials, train colleagues, draft documents, and improve business processes related to disrepair issues.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with 4 years PQE experience in housing disrepair litigation.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a specialist within the legal team, demonstrating judgement, experience, and reasoning in housing disrepair litigation.
  • Review and organise the Group's legal approach to dealing with disrepair.
  • Reduce external legal spend on housing disrepair litigation for Group by dealing with litigation and negotiating commercial settlements with customers solicitors in terms of compensation and costs.
  • Provide direct and immediate feedback about the costs of settlement and the time needed to settle litigation to the relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Simplify relevant legal materials and issues to make them understandable for colleagues.
  • Review, prepare, and draft a range of documents including standard correspondence, operational policies, operational procedures and advising on any relevant elements of compliance (with external or internal standards) in relation to area of disrepair and other areas linking to it as required.
  • Train and develop the skills of colleagues working with disrepair and provide support to other parts of the business to understand how disrepair claims work, approaches to address it and the effects of disrepair on the business.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes by addressing disrepair issues in a business context.
  • Handle day-to-day legal responsibilities across all businesses/departments as part of the wider legal team.

FAQs

What is the role of a Disrepair Solicitor at Places for People?

The role of a Disrepair Solicitor involves providing specialist advice and handling claims against the Group in the area of housing disrepair litigation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with at least 4 years of PQE experience in housing disrepair litigation.

What are the main responsibilities of the Disrepair Solicitor?

Key responsibilities include reviewing the Group's legal approach to disrepair, reducing external legal spend, providing feedback to stakeholders, simplifying legal materials for colleagues, and training and developing colleagues on disrepair claims.

What is the benefits package offered for this position?

The benefits package includes a competitive salary with yearly reviews, a pension plan with matched contributions up to 7%, 35 days of annual leave, a cashback plan for healthcare costs, a car allowance, and training and development opportunities.

How does Places for People support personal development?

Places for People offers training and development opportunities to help employees grow their skills and knowledge, particularly in relation to housing disrepair and the legal processes involved.

What should I do if I have questions about my application?

If you are a Places for People customer and need support with your application, you can contact the skills and employment team at skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Is there an opportunity to negotiate compensation and costs with solicitors?

Yes, one of the responsibilities is to negotiate commercial settlements with customer solicitors in terms of compensation and costs related to housing disrepair claims.

Are there any specific qualities they are looking for in candidates?

Candidates should embody the People Promises of Places for People, which include doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in community spirit, being respectful, and enjoying their work.

Will I be working as part of a team?

Yes, you will be part of a wider legal team, handling day-to-day legal responsibilities across various businesses and departments.

Can I apply if I am a recruitment agency?

No, Places for People operates a preferred supplier list (PSL) and does not accept cold calls from recruitment agencies.

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Places for People

Places for People is a leading affordable homes-led placemaker that believes places work when they work for everyone.

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are Places for People. Community is who we are and what we do. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we believe we can improve our Customers’ lives through the Communities we build and look after. We do this by honouring our long-term commitment to creating and supporting thriving Communities where everyone matters – whether that be through the development of homes, schools, shops, community and leisure centres or providing access to job opportunities, training, and specialist support services. With over 50 years of experience in creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods, we own or manage over 230,000 homes, operate over 120 leisure facilities, and support more than 500,000 Customers. And we are set to deliver even more affordable homes over the next 10 years through our partnership with Homes England. We believe that Community matters, and with almost 11,000 People and 20 specialist companies within the organisation, we have the ability and expertise to create, develop and manage entire places, from supported living to luxury homes. Places for People is an organisation that turns profit into purpose, putting everything we earn back into our Communities, projects with social purpose, and creating and maintaining sustainable, thriving places.

Culture & Values

  • Support

    We’re always there to help customers and colleagues.

  • Positive

    We’re about a 'can-do' attitude, and encouraging others to achieve.

  • Integrity

    We’re open and honest, and always deliver on our promises.

  • Respect

    We treat people fairly and with understanding.

  • Innovative

    We're open to new ideas and not afraid of failure.

  • Together

    We achieve more by working well with others.