We are currently recruiting for a Legal Services Manager for a leading Housing Association in London.

You will be a voice to the business on legal matters, particularly in housing management issues and associated legal risk, building great relationships with the operational teams in the process. You'll take ownership of cases, working collaboratively to drive them to conclusion.

Mian duties will include;

* Lead and mentor a team of paralegals to ensure assigned casework is managed effectively and to high quality.

* Manage legal spend in accordance with budget and matrix manage operational teams in order to have ownership of legal spend. To this end, maximise cost effectiveness through an evaluation framework weighing up risk and deciding when to settle cases and when to utilise panel solicitors.

* Build and maintain relationships with third party panel solicitors. Ensure cases referred are managed in accordance with contract agreements

The ideal candidate will have;

* Substantial knowledge and experience in dealing with housing litigation matters including possession, injunction, disrepair, breach of tenancy claims including anti-social behaviour, fraud and sub-letting, property disputes, leasehold management issues including breach of lease claims, tenancy succession and rent debt recovery and service charge disputes.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Hours; Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm.

This is a six month fixed term contract

Pay rate; £37.45ph PAYE- £49.52ph UMB

Apply now for immediate consideration