Interim Litigation Lawyer

A successful Interim Lawyer should have:

• Prior in‑house legal team experience within a housing association, local authority housing team or private practice team specialising in social housing.
• Extensive experience in handling contentious work for housing associations.

• Hybrid working of two days in the office and three days at home

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Summary

• Interesting scope of work
• Flexible working of just two days in the office

About Our Client

A not-for-profit organisation based in High Wycombe.

Job Description

• Manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non‑contentious housing work including leasehold management, possession and possession prevention, access injunctions, service charge disputes, disrepair and related litigation.
• Represent the business at court, tribunal and other hearings where required.
• Lead on complex cases from instruction to resolution, including instructing and managing external counsel and counsel budgets.
• Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct and support the Head of Legal in governance, risk and legal reporting.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Lawyer should have:

• Prior in‑house legal team experience within a housing association, local authority housing team or private practice team specialising in social housing.
• Extensive experience in handling contentious work for housing associations.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working of two days in the office and three days at home

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.