In-House Counsel (Litigation)

As an In‑House Counsel (Litigation), you’ll independently manage a varied litigation caseload with a primary focus on housing disrepair claims, helping the organisation resolve matters effectively while minimising cost, risk and impact on customers.

You’ll provide clear, practical and commercially sound legal advice, supporting early resolution wherever possible and working collaboratively with colleagues across the business. Alongside disrepair litigation, you’ll also support wider housing management matters, playing a key role in strengthening compliance, improving processes and reducing future legal risk.

This is a senior, influential role where your expertise will shape legal strategy and support positive outcomes for both the organisation and its customers.

Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Agile Working | City Centre Office location

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of housing disrepair litigation from pre‑action through to trial

• Providing expert legal advice on evidence analysis, expert reports, non‑access issues and cost exposure

• Supporting early resolution of claims where appropriate to minimise risk and cost

• Advising on wider housing management litigation, including ASB possession claims, tenancy fraud, injunctions and complex arrears matters

• Acting as a trusted legal advisor to colleagues across the organisation

• Preparing and managing litigation, including instructing and working with counsel

• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate

• Accurately recording and proactively progressing cases using the case management system

• Supervising, supporting and sharing knowledge with junior team members

• Contributing to continuous improvement and capability building across the litigation team

Skills and Experience

You’ll be confident, resilient and commercially minded, with strong litigation experience and the ability to manage complexity in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll need:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (Civil Litigation)

• Experience working in a law firm or in‑house within housing management or litigation

• Proven experience acting for housing providers in court, including disrepair, ASB, debt recovery and tenancy fraud cases

• Strong negotiation skills with advocacy experience

• The ability to manage multiple cases of varying complexity under pressure

• A proactive, creative and solutions‑focused approach to legal problem‑solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

• A collaborative and team‑focused approach to work

Please see the attached In-House Counsel (Litigation) – The Part I Play Statement for further details on responsibilities and requirements.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to influence legal strategy across a large, values‑led housing organisation

• Further development of strategic decision‑making and cost management skills

• Experience shaping best practice and improving approaches to housing litigation

• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior colleagues

• A role with genuine impact on risk management, compliance and customer outcomes

In return for your experience and commitment, we offer a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package you can see details of this by clicking here.

We offer a flexible, agile working environment paired with continuous learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, click below and upload your CV (PDF format), along with a supporting statement explaining why you are the right person for the role.

Important additional information

Closing date: 14th May 2026 (Midnight)

Interview date: 18th May 2026

No agencies please.