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Disrepair Solicitor

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Places for People

Sep 21

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with 4 years PQE in housing disrepair litigation.
  • You will manage housing disrepair litigation, reduce legal costs, train colleagues, simplify legal materials, draft documents, and ensure compliance while improving business processes.

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 primary responsibility of the Disrepair Solicitor?

The primary responsibility of the Disrepair Solicitor is to provide specialist advice and handle claims against the Group in the area of housing disrepair litigation.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with at least 4 years PQE experience in housing disrepair litigation is required.

What benefits are offered with the Disrepair Solicitor position?

The benefits include a competitive salary with yearly reviews, a pension with matched contributions up to 7%, an excellent holiday package of 35 days annual leave with options to buy or sell leave, a cashback plan for healthcare costs, a car allowance, training and development opportunities, and extra perks such as discounts from various retailers.

How does Places for People value diversity in hiring?

Places for People is dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities and does not discriminate based on any protected attribute. They focus on hiring individuals who embody their People Promises, such as doing the right thing and believing in community spirit.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the application process?

You can email the recruitment team at recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk if you have any questions about the application process.

How can I submit my application?

You can submit your application by following the simple 5-minute application process, which includes uploading your CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the role's requirements.

Is there a closing date for applications?

Yes, there may be a closing date for applications, and it could be brought forward if a large number of quality applications are received. It is advisable to apply immediately to avoid disappointment.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, the role includes training and development opportunities to enhance skills related to handling housing disrepair claims.

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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.

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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

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