Housing Solicitor

Housing Solicitor

£Competitive | Hybrid working | East London

This is an opportunity to join a housing provider at a genuinely interesting stage of its growth.

BD Reside works closely with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to deliver high-quality, affordable housing and support the borough’s wider regeneration ambitions.

The organisation plays a key role in shaping sustainable communities across East London, improving housing standards and delivering long-term social and economic impact for local residents.

Reside manages a diverse portfolio of affordable, intermediate and market-rent homes and is entering a significant period of expansion and transformation. For a housing solicitor who enjoys varied work, autonomy and regular advocacy, this offers the chance to have a visible impact within a collaborative and well-connected organisation.

The role

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• Manage a broad caseload of housing litigation and advisory matters
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• Represent the organisation in court hearings
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• Advise stakeholders on housing management issues
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• Draft and review tenancy agreements
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• Support a paralegal and contribute to the wider legal function
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What stands out about this opportunity

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• Sensible caseloads with a strong emphasis on quality over volume
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• Regular advocacy and genuine ownership of files
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• A close-knit, approachable team environment
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• The chance to work closely with operational and leadership teams
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• Exposure to a growing and evolving housing portfolio
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• Hybrid working, typically involving around one day per week in the office or at court
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About you

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• 2+ years’ PQE in housing law
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• Confidence managing your own caseload independently
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• Advocacy experience, or an interest in developing this further
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• A pragmatic and commercially aware approach
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• Experience handling landlord and tenant matters including arrears, ASB and disrepair
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Package

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• Competitive salary
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• 30 days annual leave
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• Competitive pension
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• Health insurance
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• Free parking
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• Hybrid working flexibility
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